Tag: gene regulation

  • Attenuation in TRP Operon

    Attenuation in TRP Operon

    Attenuation is a sophisticated gene regulation mechanism found in the TRP operon, responsible for tryptophan synthesis in bacteria. By utilizing the leader peptide and tryptophan as key players, attenuation allows precise control of gene expression based on tryptophan levels. The leader peptide acts as a sensor, adjusting the secondary structure to either block or allow…

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  • Quorum Sensing

    Quorum Sensing

    Quorum sensing is a fascinating process that allows bacteria to communicate with each other, coordinate their behavior, and respond to changes in population density. This communication is mediated by small signaling molecules known as autoinducers, which are produced, detected, and responded to by bacterial cells. Quorum sensing plays a critical role in regulating a wide…

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  • Lac Operon- Gene Regulation in Bacteria

    Lac Operon- Gene Regulation in Bacteria

    The lac operon, found in E. coli bacteria, is a remarkable genetic system that controls the metabolism of lactose, a sugar commonly present in milk. This operon comprises three crucial structural genes: lacZ, lacY, and lacA, responsible for encoding the essential enzymes needed to break down lactose into glucose and galactose. Its significance in the…

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  • DNA Footprinting

    DNA Footprinting

    The DNA footprinting technique is used to study the interactions between DNA and proteins. This allows researchers to identify which regions of DNA are bound by specific proteins and how they interact with DNA. DNA footprinting has various methods like chemical, thermal, and electrophoretic mobility shift assays, which are used to map protein-DNA interactions, study…

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