Gene Regulation and the Order of the Operon

Gene Regulation and the Order of the Operon

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Biology, Chemistry, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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The video explains gene regulation, highlighting the importance of controlling which genes are active in cells. It introduces the concept of operons, particularly the lac operon, as a method of gene regulation in prokaryotes. The lac operon is used to illustrate how genes are turned on or off in response to environmental changes, such as the presence of lactose. The video concludes by emphasizing the significance of gene regulation in understanding diseases and potential career paths in this field.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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