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The Lac operon is a classic example of regulatory logic. Summarize the details of the control...

The Lac operon is a classic example of regulatory logic. Summarize the details of the control of the Lac operon pathway, and also explain how this is advantageous for the organism as a whole.

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Regulation of lac operon is governed by a repressor which binds to its operator region which prevents the expression of the downstream genes. This repressor binds only when lactose is absent. When sufficient lactose is available it enters the cell converts allolactose which binds to the repressor which releases from the operator inducing transcription.

Another set of regulation is governed by a protein called CAP (cAMP activated protein) which is available when glucose is absent. CAP binds to the promoter region facilitating transcription.

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