Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question 142
142. Jacob and Monod studied lactose metabolism in E.coli and proposed operon concept. Operon concept is applicable for
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(a) all prokaryotes
(b) all prokaryotes and some eukaryotes
(c) all prokaryotes and all eukaryotes
(d) all prokaryotes and some protozoans
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Answer : b
Hints & Solution
(b) Gene regulation of eukaryotes is complex as compared to that of prokaryotes.
