Genetic feedback mechanisms

Genetic feedback mechanisms are processes that control how genes are turned on or off in cells. When a gene produces a product like a protein, this product can influence the activity of its own gene—either encouraging more production or slowing it down. This feedback helps maintain balance and regulation in the body’s processes, ensuring that cells function properly. Essentially, it’s a way for genes and their products to communicate and self-regulate, maintaining stability and adapting to changes in the environment or the organism’s needs.