Whether the given two statements “a” or “b” are true if the positive regulator of a protein binds to the DNA upstream of the promoter sequence of the sys gene. Introduction: An operon is defined as a functional unit of transcription and gene regulation. The positive regulator that binds to DNA in the upstream region of the promoter sequence is known as an activator. The binding of the activator is necessary for the initiation of transcription. The activator usually binds to the DNA site that is present near to the promoter.

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Whether the given two statements “a” or “b” are true if the positive regulator of a protein binds to the DNA upstream of the promoter sequence of the sys gene.

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An operon is defined as a functional unit of transcription and gene regulation. The positive regulator that binds to DNA in the upstream region of the promoter sequence is known as an activator. The binding of the activator is necessary for the initiation of transcription. The activator usually binds to the DNA site that is present near to the promoter.

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