Genes Whose Expression Is Turned on in Response to a Substance

question 33

Multiple Choice

Genes whose expression is turned on in response to a substance in the environment are known as

• A) inducible genes.
• B) repressible genes.
• C) constitutive genes.
• D) inducible genes and repressible genes.
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Lead Time

The total time taken from the initiation of a process or project until its completion, often used in manufacturing or project planning to indicate the time needed from ordering a product to its delivery.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory held to mitigate the risk of stockouts due to demand variability or supply chain disruptions.

Reorder Point

The inventory level (point) at which action is taken to replenish the stocked item.

Rate of Demand

The speed at which goods or services are requested or required by consumers or processes.