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Which out of the following statements is true about gene regulation in bacteria?(a) Repressor protein blocks transcription by binding to operator sequence(b) Activator proteins bind near promoters and increase the efficiency of transcription(c) Enhancers commonly regulate transcription(d) Genes with related functions are often grouped together and have a single start codonThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.My question is taken from Regulation of Transcription by Steroid Hormones topic in division Biosignalling of Biochemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (a) Repressor protein blocks transcription by binding to operator sequence The BEST explanation: A repressor binds at operator element and REGULATES transcription NEGATIVELY. |
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