The Control of Gene Expression

Gene expression is regulated at multiple stages: transcriptional, post-transcriptional, translational, and post-translational. Transcriptional regulation involves transcription factors controlling RNA synthesis. Post-transcriptional regulation includes RNA binding proteins affecting RNA stability and export. Translational regulation occurs at the ribosome level, affecting mRNA translation into proteins. Post-translational regulation involves protein modifications that alter cellular functions.

Describe the function of RNA binding proteins in post-transcriptional regulation.

What is the significance of translational regulation in gene expression?