In the operon concept, the regulator gene functions as a/an:
Correct answer: D. All of these
- A. Inhibitor
- B. Repressor
- C. Regulator
- D. All of these
Explanation
In the operon model, the regulator gene codes for a (repressor) protein that controls the expression of the operon. The repressor can be considered an inhibitor because it inhibits transcription when it binds to the operator. Thus, the regulator gene functions as a repressor (and effectively an inhibitor) .
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