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a repressor is a protein that binds to DNA, which turns off the genes that code for the digestive enzymes. the promoter, located near the digestive enzyme genes, is a section on DNA that serves as the binding site for the enzyme RNA polymers.
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∙ 14y agoThe repressor protein blocks transcriptions by preventing the RNA polymerase from moving along the gene. An inducer molecule induces the process, making the repressor protein fall off.
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∙ 12y agoThe repressor binds to the operator and blocks attachment of RNA polymerase to the promoter, preventing transcription of genes.
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What turns the lac operon on and off?
The lac operon is turned off and on by repressors.
What are promoters made of?
Nucleic Acids. Promoters are part of DNA which is also made up of nucleic acids.
How many promoters are there in the entire operon?
A gene can have 100 -1000 promoters. A promoter is the region of the DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene.
How is DNA manipulated?
Chemical mutagens are used to change DNA sequences, (bacterial) enzymes are used to cut and copy DNA, and repressors are used to prevent the expression of genes.
What do promoters mark the beginning of on prokaryotic DNA?
It marks the beginning of the DNA chain
Repressors block binding of RNA polymerases by attaching to?
PROMOTERS
What turns the lac operon on and off?
The lac operon is turned off and on by repressors.
What turns the lac operon off and off?
Repressors
Promoters are what?
What are the scientific word promoters?
Why is goodwill account debited when company issues shares to promoters?
Promoters are the pioneer investors of a company. It can be said that due to the promoters the company has come this far. So, promoters do deserve some credibility and they get goodwill. Goodwill is debited and the promoters capital is credited. Thus, the promoters don't bring in cash for their increased share. But if, the goodwill has already been created before and the promoters have got their share, promoters need to bring cash for additional share.
When was Janky Promoters created?
Janky Promoters was created on 2009-10-16.
When was Janky Promoters released?
Janky Promoters was released on 10/16/2009.
What was the Production Budget for Janky Promoters?
The Production Budget for Janky Promoters was $10,000,000.
Where can one find information on stock promoters?
There is plenty of information available on stock promoters. Check out a site such as stockpromoters, which will have the information one is seeking on stock promoters.
How many promoters are required to start a company?
minimum of two promoters should be there in a company
Why are lysogens immune to superinfections?
Certain repressors produced by prophage will hinder the invasion of subsequent phages.
How much money did Janky Promoters gross worldwide?
Janky Promoters grossed $9,069 worldwide.
