Suppose Several Genes Are Grouped Together in a Bacterial Genome

question 14

Multiple Choice

Suppose several genes are grouped together in a bacterial genome and the group results in a single enzyme. If one of these genes is mutated and the enzyme is no longer active, this gene must be part of ________.

• A) an intron
• B) an operon
• C) a repressor
• D) an activator
• E) an inducer

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