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Which of the following is a transcription factor produced by a regulatory gene?

1. A promoter
2. An operon
3. A cofactor
4. A repressor

Correct answer: A repressor

Solution

A regulatory gene can produce a protein that affects transcription. A repressor is such a protein: it binds to DNA near a gene and blocks RNA polymerase, reducing transcription.

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