Which of the Following Events Does NOT Usually Occur During

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events does NOT usually occur during interphase?

• A)Cells grow in size.
• B)The nuclear envelope breaks down.
• C)DNA is replicated.
• D)The centrosomes are duplicated.

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Definitions:

Repressors

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences and inhibit the transcription of genes, playing a crucial role in gene regulation.

Inducers

Substances that increase the rate of enzyme activity or gene expression.

Missense Mutation

A type of genetic mutation where a single nucleotide change results in the coding of a different amino acid, potentially altering protein function.

Lac Operon

The lac operon is a segment of DNA found in bacteria that consists of genes necessary for metabolizing lactose, serving as a classic example of gene regulation.