A New Operon Is Discovered in a Bacterium

question 29

Multiple Choice

A new operon is discovered in a bacterium.The control of this operon is affected by a protein that is made by another gene, and is made in an active form that binds to the DNA near the operon to prevent transcription.This is an example of __________ control.

• A) positive
• B) negative
• C) activational
• D) repressing
• E) inducing

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Definitions:

Simplifying strategies

Approaches or methods aimed at reducing complexity and making tasks or processes easier to understand and manage.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, often used when facing complex problems or incomplete information.

Assign probabilities

The process of attributing a numerical likelihood to the occurrence of specific events, often used in decision-making to evaluate risks and possibilities.

Risk environments

Contexts or situations where there is the presence of significant uncertainty and potential for loss or harm.