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What is the dividing structure that separates transcription from translation in a eukaryotic cell?
The nuclear envelope separates transcription from translation in a eukaryotic cell. Translation cannot occur until transcription is finished, which is the opposite of what occurs in a prokaryotic cell. In eukaryotic cells, transcription occurs in the nucleus where mRNA will be produced. Once mRNA is produced, it will exit the nucleus through pores and then proceed to be translated into protein in the cytoplasm.
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The lac operon is an inducible operon. Which of the following best describes this type of operon?
With an inducible system, the operon is off, meaning its repressor is active, or actively repressing the system from turning on. Inducible operons are opposite to a repressible operon, which is always on until it is repressed.
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The trp operon is a repressible operon. Which of the following best describes this type of operon?
With a repressible system, the operon is on, meaning the repressor is inactive. Repressible operons are the opposite of inducible operons, which are always off until their repressor is inactivated.
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At what point does transcription occur in relation to gene expression?
Transcription is the first process of gene expression and happens before translation.
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