Genes Organized into an Operon Are Beneficial to Certain Bacteria

question 8

Multiple Choice

Genes organized into an operon are beneficial to certain bacteria because the operon allows for

• A)discrete regulation of each gene encoding proteins with common functions.
• B)coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins in a common pathway.
• C)discrete regulation of each gene that encodes proteins with different functions.
• D)coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins used in different pathways.
• E)coordinated regulation of all the proteins within the genomE.

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