Assume that a deletion mutation occurs within the trp operon so that the DNA corresponding to the last (distal) part of region 1

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Assume that a deletion mutation occurs within the trp operon so that the DNA corresponding to the last (distal) part of region 1

and the first (proximal) part of region 2 of the mRNA 5′ UTR is removed. What will be the effect of this deletion on the expression of the trp structural genes?

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VLD [36.1K] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-08T17:51:45+03:00

VLD [36.1K]3 years ago

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Hopefully this helps! If it doesn't, let evil.

Explanation:

In the absence of tryptophan, transcription of the structural genes will be reduced compared to a wild-type operon.