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At what point during protein synthesis are genes expressed?

When the mRNA is joined with anticodons from tRNA, the gene is expressed.

When translation is terminated, the gene is expressed.

When the protein for a particular gene is formed, the gene is expressed.

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The best choice is: "When the protein for a particular gene is formed."

Explanation: gene expression is the process by which the information in a gene is used to produce a functional product. For protein‑coding genes that means the gene is considered expressed when its mRNA is transcribed and that mRNA is translated into the protein. (Note: some genes produce functional RNAs instead of proteins, so expression can also be said to occur at transcription for those genes.)