Which of the Following Is the Best Description of an Operon

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of an operon?

• A) An enhancer that positively regulates gene expression.
• B) An silencer that negatively regulates gene expression.
• C) A binding element for the sigma ( σ ) factor.
• D) A group of genes under the control of a common promoter.

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