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how does the operator region of dna work to regulate gene expression?.

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Answer:The promoter is found in the DNA of the operon, upstream of (before) the genes. ... Some regulatory proteins are repressors that bind to pieces of DNA called operators. When bound to its operator, a repressor reduces transcription (e.g., by blocking RNA polymerase from moving forward on the DNA).

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