A continent is what floats on top of the plate. There are continental and oceanic plates. The continents float on the continental plate and the ocean sits on the oceanic plate â¦ . But there are also plates that carry both continents and oceans.
Definition of Control (genetic). Control (genetic): The control of gene expression. Genetic control may be on the transcriptional or translational level. Transcriptional control works by controlling the number of RNA transcripts of a region of DNA, indirectly controlling protein synthesis.
Histones are spools of proteins that surround the chromosome and control the switching on of genes. National Human Genome Research Institute. Changes made to the protein spools that surround chromosomes are passed down generations, proving that inherited traits are decided by more than just DNA, says a new study.