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To define: The operon and explain the functions of the operator and promoter regions.
Introduction: Gene regulation is a process where the expression of genes is controlled for the synthesis of specified gene products (usually RNA or proteins). This gene expression is regulated depending on the requirement of the cell. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes have differential gene expression in order to suit the specific needs of the cell. Prokaryotic cells have operons.
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Ch. 14.1 - Explain why bacterial and eukaryotic cells have...Ch. 14.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 14.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 14.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 14.2 - Distinguish among inducible, repressible, and...Ch. 14.2 - Differentiate between positive and negative...Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 5LOCh. 14.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 14.2 - What structural features does the trp operon share...Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 3C
Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 4CCh. 14.3 - Prob. 6LOCh. 14.3 - Give examples of some of the ways eukaryotic...Ch. 14.3 - Prob. 8LOCh. 14.3 - Prob. 9LOCh. 14.3 - Prob. 10LOCh. 14.3 - Prob. 1CCh. 14.3 - Prob. 2CCh. 14.3 - Prob. 3CCh. 14.3 - Prob. 4CCh. 14.3 - Prob. 5CCh. 14 - The regulation of most bacterial genes occurs at...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 14 - Prob. 3TYUCh. 14 - Prob. 4TYUCh. 14 - Inactive genes tend to be found in (a) highly...Ch. 14 - Prob. 6TYUCh. 14 - Which of the following is characteristic of genes...Ch. 14 - Through alternative splicing, eukaryotes (a)...Ch. 14 - A mutation that inactivates the repressor gene of...Ch. 14 - Which of the following is an example of positive...Ch. 14 - Prob. 11TYUCh. 14 - PREDICT Compare the types of bacterial genes...Ch. 14 - INTERPRET DATA Develop a simple hypothesis that...Ch. 14 - Prob. 14TYUCh. 14 - Prob. 15TYUCh. 14 - EVOLUTION LINK Suggest why evolution resulted in...Ch. 14 - Prob. 17TYU
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- describe the 4 types of suppressors inducer, repressor, promoter, and operator.arrow_forwardExpression of the operon ultimately results in the synthesis of the repressor (Q) and co-repressor (W) proteins. What happens to regulation/control of the operon upon accumulation of Q and W proteins?arrow_forwarda. What is the function of operons in bacterial gene regulation? b. Describe how a bacterial operon can be regulated by repressible proteins (such as the tryptophan operon). Include in your description both the “on” and “off” states of the operon. Key elements of your diagram should include: Co-repressor, Genes, mRNA, Operator, Operon, Promoter, Repressor, RNA polymerase.arrow_forward
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