What Kind of Gene Expression Controls Are Revealed by Operon

question 40

Multiple Choice

What kind of gene expression controls are revealed by operon fusions?

• A) transcriptional
• B) translational
• C) both transcriptional and translational
• D) posttranslational
• E) pretranscriptional

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Definitions:

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs, essential for various bodily functions from growth to reproduction.

Body Mass Index

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Identical Twins

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Fraternal Twins

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