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A set of genes whose transcription is regulated by an operator gene is called a(n) _______.

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The answer is operon. These set of genes are transcribed together because they share a single promoter and operator. Therefore they are transcribed into one mRNA and translated together. These genes are, therefore, expressed together at all times. Examples are the tryptophan and lac operons of Escherichia coli
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