Regulation of Gene Expression

AP Biology· difficulty 2/5

An operon (in prokaryotes) is

  • A

    A cluster of co-regulated genes transcribed together as one mRNA from a single promoter

    check_circle
  • B

    A single gene whose expression is regulated by multiple transcription factors

  • C

    A regulatory protein that activates or represses transcription at multiple genes

  • D

    A cluster of unrelated genes each transcribed from its own separate promoter

Explanation

Operons enable coordinate regulation of related genes. They're rare in eukaryotes (which use individual gene regulation).

Want 10 more like this — adaptive to your weak spots?

Related questions