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Quiz: The Lac Operon and Gene Regulation

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on your earlier studies of cell specialisation and gene expression, let's explore the Lac Operon and gene regulation in bacteria!

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What is the primary function of the Lac Operon in E. coli?

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Which components are part of the Lac Operon? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} gene codes for the repressor protein, which binds to the {{blank1}} to block transcription.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which molecule inactivates the repressor protein in the Lac Operon?

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What happens when lactose is absent? (Select all that apply)

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The Lac Operon is an example of {{blank0}} regulation, where genes are turned off when the repressor binds to the {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What type of enzymes are produced by the structural genes in the Lac Operon?

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