Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes (Lac Operon)
Investigate the lac operon as a model for gene regulation in prokaryotes, focusing on induction and repression.
Key Questions
- Explain how the lac operon allows bacteria to adapt to changes in their environment.
- Analyze the roles of the repressor protein and lactose in regulating lac operon expression.
- Predict the consequences of a mutation in the operator region of the lac operon.
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