Q.
Inducible operon system usually occurs in $(i)$ pathways. Nutrient molecules serve as $(ii)$ to stimulate production of the enzymes necessary for their breakdown. Genes for inducible operon are usually switched $(iii)$ and the repressor is synthesised in an $(iv)$ form.
(i) $\,\,$
(ii) $\,\,$
(iii)$\,\,$
(iv)
(a)
anabolic
corepressor
on
inactive
(b)
anabolic
inducer
off
active
(c)
catabolic
inducer
off
active
(d)
catabolic
corepressor
on
inactive
| (i) $\,\,$ | (ii) $\,\,$ | (iii)$\,\,$ | (iv) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | anabolic | corepressor | on | inactive |
| (b) | anabolic | inducer | off | active |
| (c) | catabolic | inducer | off | active |
| (d) | catabolic | corepressor | on | inactive |
Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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