An operon contains a ____.
A)single gene controlled by its own promoter
B)single gene controlled by multiple promoters
C)group of genes controlled by a single promoter
D)group of genes each controlled by their own promoters
E)single gene controlled by its own operator

Question

​An operon contains a ____.
A)​single gene controlled by its own promoter
B)​single gene controlled by multiple promoters
C)​group of genes controlled by a single promoter
D)​group of genes each controlled by their own promoters
E)​single gene controlled by its own operator

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An operon is a group of genes that are controlled by a single promoter. The promoter is responsible for initiating transcription of all the genes in the operon. The genes in the operon are often related in function and are transcribed together as a single mRNA transcript.

​An Operon Contains a ____

An Operon Contains a ____