The CI Repressor of the λ Phage Binds to Several

question 18

Multiple Choice

The cI repressor of the λ phage binds to several locations on the viral genome.Which of the following is the term that describes these binding sites?

• A) Operators
• B) Cos sites
• C) Promoters
• D) Terminators
• E) AttP sites

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Definitions:

Pregnant

A condition where a female is carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her uterus.

Twins

Two offspring produced by the same pregnancy, which can be identical (monozygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic).

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Chromosomes

Structures located within the nucleus of a cell, composed of DNA and proteins, that carry genetic information in the form of genes.