An Operon Is Defined As

question 83

Multiple Choice

An operon is defined as:

• A) a group of structural genes, with no regulatory sequences
• B) regulatory sequences upstream of a structural gene
• C) a group of related structural genes, plus their associated regulatory sequences
• D) one structural gene plus one regulatory gene
• E) a group of unrelated structural genes, plus their associated regulatory sequences

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Definitions:

Oil

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, used as fuel and in the manufacture of various goods.

Natural Gas

An energy-producing fossil fuel that predominantly contains methane, utilized for heating, cooking, and generating electricity.

Net Energy Ratio

A metric that compares the amount of energy produced to the amount of energy used to produce it.

Natural Gas

A fossil fuel composed primarily of methane, used for heating, electricity generation, and as a fuel for vehicles.