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Topic: Transcription, genetic code, translation, protein biosynthesis· Genetics and Evolution

A transcription unit in DNA is defined primarily by the three regions in DNA and these are with respect to upstream and down stream end:

1. Promotor, Structural gene, Terminator

2. Repressor, Operator gene, Structural gene

3. Structural gene, Transposons, Operator gene

4. Inducer, Repressor, Structural gene

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Answer: 1. Promotor, Structural gene, Terminator

Key idea: a transcription unit has a promoter, the structural gene and a terminator.

The promoter is at the 5' end (upstream), the structural gene is in the middle and the terminator is at the 3' end (downstream). Repressor, operator and inducer belong to the operon concept, not the definition of a transcription unit.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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