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A cluster of prokaryotic genes under the control of one regulatory sequence is called a(n)_____________.

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Operon.

Step-by-step explanation:

Operon is known as a functional unit of DNA. They also present in viruses, for example bacteriophage. In general words, operon is basically a group of genes under the control of one promoter.

In bacteria genes are often present in a cluster of the chromosomes in which they are transcribed from one promoter or RNA polymerase binding site as a single unit. Under control of single promoter this cluster of gene is known as an operon.

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