Structural Genes
Structural genes are a type of gene that encode for proteins involved in the structural maintenance and functioning of a cell. These genes are responsible for producing structural proteins such as keratin, collagen and elastin, which form the basis of cells' physical architecture. These proteins allow a cell to maintain its shape, withstand external forces and provide mechanical strength. Structural genes are essential for a cell's proper functioning, and mutations in these genes may lead to a variety of diseases, such as muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis and retinitis pigmentosa.
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