The initial step in gene expression is the transcription of the DNA molecule into an exact. RNA copy. As already discussed, the basic unit of heredity, the gene, is a double stranded DNA. molecule and the information in the gene is encoded in the sequence of nucleotides.
âPatient activationâ describes the extent to which individuals manage their own healthcare. This study evaluated the association of patient activation, depressive symptoms and quality of life in a primary care setting.
activation. 1. the act or process of rendering active. 2. the transformation of a proenzyme into an active enzyme by the action of a kinase or another enzyme. 3. the process by which the central nervous system is stimulated into activity through the mediation of the reticular activating system.