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12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes

12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes

12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes / Tryptophan Operon and Attenuation / Problem 5

Attenuation is the process in which tryptophan regulates transcription and translation. Why is attenuation very important for bacteria?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Because their transcription and translation happen simultaneously.

B

Because they have an insufficient concentration of tryptophan in their system.

C

Because they cannot do protein synthesis without it.

D

Because they do not have a transcription process due to their size.

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