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Quick questions on Control of gene expression: H2 Biology Molecular Genetics

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State what the repressor binds to in the lac operon. [1 mark]
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Explain why it is advantageous for a bacterium to make lactose-metabolising enzymes only when lactose is present. [2 marks]
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Describe one way in which the packaging of DNA can control gene expression in a eukaryotic cell. [2 marks]

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