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Operon is not a protein. It is a segment of DNA that has cluster of genes controlled by the elements such as promoter, operator. Lac operon is a classic example where it regulate the utilization of Lactose in the medium.

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What information is coded by the structural gene of the operon?

The structural gene of an operon codes for a specific protein or enzyme. This gene contains the information needed to synthesize a functional protein that carries out a particular biological function.


How many genes in the lac operon are found in e. coli?

My answer is 3, I am pretty sure I am right, but I would double check to make sure. I am in ninth grade taking biology at PineTree.


How many start codons and stop codons will be present on the RNA produced when the pmo operon is transcribed?

The pmo operon typically contains one start codon and one or more stop codons, depending on the number of genes it encodes. Each gene within the operon will have its own start and stop codons. Therefore, if the pmo operon encodes multiple proteins, there will be one start codon at the beginning of the operon and a stop codon for each protein, resulting in multiple stop codons overall.


The operon that controls the metabolism of lactose is called the what?

its an operon required for the transport and metabolism of lactose.


Is operon the sequence of bases on a gene that does not code for protein?

operon is a group of genes regulated by a single promoter and operator. . . generally all the genes (structural genes of a particular operon) regulate a specific metabolic pathway. . (eg : lac operon in bacteria; where 3 genes are regulated by a single promoter sequece which help in the catabolism of lactose). . . if you have any doubts mail me at vegi.chaitanya@gmial.com

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Is the lac operon the only example of genes regulated by repressor proteins?

No, the lac operon is not the only example of genes regulated by repressor proteins. There are many other gene regulatory systems where repressor proteins play a role in controlling gene expression. Examples include the trp operon, the ara operon, and the gal operon in bacteria.


What proteins are produced by the three structural genes in the lac operon?

The three structural genes in the lac operon produce proteins called beta-galactosidase, permease, and transacetylase.


What name is given to a cluster of genes with related functions along with their control sequences in bacteria?

Operon. An operon is a unit of DNA containing a cluster of genes under the control of a single promoter. It includes the structural genes that code for proteins, as well as regulatory elements that control gene expression.


What does the E coli the lac operon controls?

When the lac operon controls the expression of proteins in the E.coli cell that can break down lactose into two sugars, glucose and galactose. When lactose is present, it binds to the repressor that typically sits on the lac operon, changing the repressor's conformation such that it can no longer bind to the lac operon. Because of this, RNA polymerase can now transcribe the gene into mRNA, which in turn is translated into the proteins that can break down lactose.


What does the E coli the lac operon control?

When the lac operon controls the expression of proteins in the E.coli cell that can break down lactose into two sugars, glucose and galactose. When lactose is present, it binds to the repressor that typically sits on the lac operon, changing the repressor's conformation such that it can no longer bind to the lac operon. Because of this, RNA polymerase can now transcribe the gene into mRNA, which in turn is translated into the proteins that can break down lactose.


What information is coded by the structural gene of the operon?

The structural gene of an operon codes for a specific protein or enzyme. This gene contains the information needed to synthesize a functional protein that carries out a particular biological function.


How many genes in the lac operon are found in e. coli?

My answer is 3, I am pretty sure I am right, but I would double check to make sure. I am in ninth grade taking biology at PineTree.


How is lac operon different from trp operon?

1. in lac operon; gene activity is induced when lactose is present in the medium, whereas in case of trp operon, repression of the gene activity takes place in presence of tryptophan in the medium. 2. lac operon spans about 4-6kb...whereas trp operon spans abut 7kb. 3. lac operon helps in the breakdown of lactose into glucose and galactose, to generate energy( catabolic pathway ) in case of trp operon, it helps in the synthesis of enzymes required for the formation of the amino acid Tryptophan( anabolic pathway ). 4. lac operon is an example of positive regulation ; and trp operon is an example of negative regulation. Trp operon is also regulated by other mechanism called attenuation while no such even occurs in lac operon . .


How many start codons and stop codons will be present on the RNA produced when the pmo operon is transcribed?

The pmo operon typically contains one start codon and one or more stop codons, depending on the number of genes it encodes. Each gene within the operon will have its own start and stop codons. Therefore, if the pmo operon encodes multiple proteins, there will be one start codon at the beginning of the operon and a stop codon for each protein, resulting in multiple stop codons overall.


Why is the tryptophan operon turned off in the presence of tryptophan?

The tryptophan operon is turned off in the presence of tryptophan because tryptophan acts as a corepressor. When tryptophan levels are high, it binds to the trp repressor protein. This trp-repressor complex then binds to the operator region of the operon, preventing RNA polymerase from transcribing the genes involved in tryptophan synthesis.


An operon is composed of?

An operon is a group of genes that operate together.Operon- a functioning unit of genomic DNA containing a cluster of genes under the control of a single regulatory signal or promoter.Operons are clusters of genes consisting of one operator and promoter. There are a lac operon, which is responsible for metabolism of glucose. And there is also the Trp operon, which is responsible for synthesising tryptophan.


The operon that controls the metabolism of lactose is called the what?

its an operon required for the transport and metabolism of lactose.