What is an operon?

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Kate M.
Jun 18, 2015

An operon is a unit of genomic DNA that is controlled by a promoter.

Explanation:

The operon is made up of one or multiple structural genes, an operator, and a promoter. The operon is transcribed together (or not) as one unit.

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