Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes Problem Set
Problem 1: Components of the lac operon of E. coli
Correct!
Which of the following is not part of the lac operon of E. coli?
A.
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genes for inducible enzymes of lactose metabolism
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B.
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genes for the repressor, a regulatory protein
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C.
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gene for RNA polymerase
The RNA polymerase genes encode subunits of the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase that are involved in the transcription of all E. coli operons.
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D.
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a promoter, the RNA polymerase binding site
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E.
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the operator, the repressor binding site
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