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... > Genetic Phenomena > Genetic Structures > Genome > Genome Components > Operon > Lac Operon
... > Genetic Phenomena > Genetic Structures > Genome > Genome, Microbial > Genome, Bacterial > Operon > Lac Operon

Preferred term

Lac Operon  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The genetic unit consisting of three structural genes, an operator and a regulatory gene. The regulatory gene controls the synthesis of the three structural genes: BETA-GALACTOSIDASE and beta-galactoside permease (involved with the metabolism of lactose), and beta-thiogalactoside acetyltransferase.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Lactose Operon

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W5XTL770-D

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