In an Operon, the ________ Acts as an On/off Switch

question 1

Multiple Choice

In an operon, the ________ acts as an on/off switch.

• A)operator
• B)promoter
• C)activator
• D)repressor

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Definitions:

Insider Trading

The buying or selling of a publicly-traded company's stock by someone who has non-public, material information about that stock.

Securities and Exchange Commission

A federal agency responsible for regulating the securities industry, enforcing federal securities laws, and overseeing the stock and options exchanges in the United States.

Prospectus

A document that companies issue to potential investors, detailing the financial performance and risks involved in an investment offering.

Securities

Financial instruments that represent an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.