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Why is the regulation of gene expression necessary?
Why is the regulation of gene expression necessary?
- To allow bacteria to express all the genes in their genome constantly
- To control the production of specific gene products (correct)
- To prevent the transcription and translation of genetic information
- To increase the number of genes expressed at any one time
What is meant by gene regulation?
What is meant by gene regulation?
- Controlling the expression of specific genes (correct)
- Halting the transcription and translation processes
- Ensuring constant production of gene products
- Activating all genes in the genome simultaneously
What describes the role of regulatory proteins in gene regulation?
What describes the role of regulatory proteins in gene regulation?
- They control the expression of specific genes (correct)
- They have no impact on gene regulation
- They inhibit all gene expression
- They promote constant gene expression
What is the difference between inducible and repressible genes?
What is the difference between inducible and repressible genes?
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What is the Lac operon and how can its expression be induced or repressed?
What is the Lac operon and how can its expression be induced or repressed?
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