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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12003163

Repressor protein is produced by

  • regulator gene

  • operator gene

  • structural gene

  • promoter gene

Solution

A.

regulator gene

The regulator gene is responsible for the synthesis of a protein called repressor. It may be active or inactive (aporepressor). The active repressor is normally seen in inducible systems while aporepressor is seen in repressible system. The repressor has an affinity for operator gene.