Gene Control Test

What is the role of an operon in bacterial gene expression?

(a)It directly links two genes together so their products are expressed simultaneously.
(b)It ensures that a gene is constantly expressed without interruption.
(c)It is a way to switch a gene on only when its protein product is needed.

Answer
(c)It is a way to switch a gene on only when its protein product is needed.

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