In Many Ways, the Regulation of the Genes of a Particular

question 35

Multiple Choice

In many ways, the regulation of the genes of a particular group of viruses will be similar to the regulation of the host genes. Therefore, which of the following would you expect of the genes of the bacteriophage?

• A) regulation via acetylation of histones
• B) positive control mechanisms rather than negative
• C) control of more than one gene in an operon
• D) reliance on transcription activators
• E) utilization of eukaryotic polymerases

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