What Is the Simplest Definition of a Genetic "Logic Gate

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the simplest definition of a genetic "logic gate"?

• A) a promoter (which interacts with input signals such as regulatory proteins) and a gene, which produces mRNA and protein (output signal)
• B) The interaction among proteins and specific DNA sequences modulate gene expression.
• C) the combination of genetic elements from different organisms to engineer a novel metabolic pathway or reproduce one in vivo
• D) determine whether a gfp gene is turned on or off
• E) bind inducer molecules and have an effect on gene expression

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