Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 6R
Identify when (before transcription, after transcription but before translation, after translation) each of the following regulatory mechanisms functions.
- a. ATP combines with an enzyme, altering its shape.
- b. A short RNA is synthesized that is complementary to mRNA.
- c. Methylation of DNA occurs.
- d. An inducer combines with a repressor.
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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