What concept explains the switched-on and switched-off state of genes?
Cell division
Gene differentiation
The operon model
Protein inhibition
Answer
The operon model unveils the mechanism behind the precise control of gene expression. It elucidates how genes, particularly in bacteria and archaea, can be coordinately regulated in response to specific stimuli. This model describes the organization and regulation of genes involved in metabolic pathways or other related functions.
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