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NEET 2023
Exam
NEET
Year
2023
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

NEET 2023 · Zoology · Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Name the component that binds to the operator region of an operon...

Name the component that binds to the operator region of an operon and prevents RNA polymerase from transcribing the operon.

Options

  1. ARepressor protein
  2. BInducer
  3. CPromotor
  4. DRegulator protein

Correct answer

A. Repressor protein

Step-by-step solution

Repressor protein synthesized by regulator gene binds to the operator region of an operon and prevents RNA polymerase from transcribing the structural genes.
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