Which of the following is true of operons?a. They consist of a coordinated set of genes, all of which are regulated as a single unit.b. They may be inducible or repressible.c. Only bacteria and archaea utilize operons.d. All of the above are true.

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Which of the following is true of operons?
a. They consist of a coordinated set of genes, all of which are regulated as a single unit.
b. They may be inducible or repressible.
c. Only bacteria and archaea utilize operons.
d. All of the above are true.

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