What is an operon? a. A site in the DNA where a regulatory protein binds b. A group of genes under the control of a single promoter c. An mRNA that encodes several genes d. All of the above
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Chapter 14 Problem 1
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What is an operon?
a. A site in the DNA where a regulatory protein binds
b. A group of genes under the control of a single promoter
c. An mRNA that encodes several genes
d. All of the above
Solution
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An operon is a functional unit of genetic material found in prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) that consists of a group of genes with related functions and the regulatory elements that control their expression.
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Title
Genetics: Analysis and Principles 6
Author
Robert Brooker
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9781259616020
What is an operon? a. A site in the DNA where a regulatory protein binds b. A group of genes under the control of a single promoter c. An mRNA that encodes several genes d. All of the above
Chapter 14 textbook questions
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Chapter 14: Problem 1 Genetics: Analysis and Principles 6