LACTOSE OPERON
\lˈaktə͡ʊz ˈɒpəɹən], \lˈaktəʊz ˈɒpəɹən], \l_ˈa_k_t_əʊ_z ˈɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ə_n]\
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The genetic unit consisting of three structural genes, an operator and a regulatory gene. The regulatory gene controls the synthesis of the three structural genes: BETA-GALACTOSIDASE and beta-galactoside permease (involved with the metabolism of lactose), and beta-thiogalactoside acetyltransferase.
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