Which Component in an Operon Acts First in Expression

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which component in an operon acts first in expression?

• A)structural genes - mRNA transcription
• B)promoter - where RNA polymerase first binds to DNA
• C)terminator - last part of a gene
• D)regulatory gene - codes for the repressor protein
• E)operator - if unbound,allows RNA polymerase to bind DNA

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