Lac repressor: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Created page with "The lacI repressor protein, with the help of an inducer, binds to the lacO operator in order to prevent the expression of genes that would lead to the [[Metabolism..." |
(No difference)
|
Revision as of 12:11, 28 November 2014
The lacI repressor protein, with the help of an inducer, binds to the lacO operator in order to prevent the expression of genes that would lead to the metabolism of lactose in the cell. The repressor- inducer complex achieves this by binding to the DNA at the lacO operon.
References
Hartl, D and Ruvolo, M (2012). Genetics analysis of genes and genomes. 8th ed. USA: Jones and Barlett learning. p394-395.