Asked by Emily Perez on May 25, 2024
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In an operon, the switch that controls mRNA synthesis is the promotor, which is a sequence of bases upstream from the first structural gene.
Operon
A functioning unit of genomic DNA containing a cluster of genes under the control of a single promoter, found in prokaryotes.
Promotor
A region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, providing a binding site for RNA polymerase and other transcription factors.
mRNA Synthesis
The process of synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA) from a DNA template during gene expression, allowing for protein production.
- Recognize and delineate the components responsible for starting and advancing transcription in eukaryotic cells.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and delineate the components responsible for starting and advancing transcription in eukaryotic cells.
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