The Trp Operon Is an Example of A(n) ____ Operon

question 45

Multiple Choice

The trp operon is an example of a(n) ____ operon where tryptophan acts as a(n) ____.

• A) inducible; inducer
• B) inducible; activator
• C) repressible; corepressor
• D) repressible; repressor
• E) repressible; inducer

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Definitions:

Medullary Concentration Gradient

A gradient responsible for the osmoregulation in the kidneys, allowing for the concentration or dilution of urine.

Kidney

An organ in vertebrates that filters waste from the blood, regulates body fluids, and excretes urine.

Urine Concentration

The process by which the kidneys regulate the water content and solute composition of the urine.

Urea

Urea is a nitrogenous compound produced in the liver as a waste product of protein metabolism, excreted in urine.