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Question
Repression is best defined as:
Options
Turning genes OFF to stop unnecessary synthesis of a product
Activation of gene expression by initiating enzyme synthesis
Turning genes ON in response to a substrate or inducer
Continuous expression of genes for basic cellular metabolism
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Solution
Repression is the process of turning genes OFF to stop unnecessary synthesis of a product. It follows the sequence: product excess → genes OFF → enzyme not made.
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