Overview
The Trp operon is a classic example of gene regulation in bacteria, specifically in Escherichia coli. It consists of genes responsible for synthesizing tryptophan, an essential amino acid. The operon is regulated by a repressor protein that binds to the operator region when tryptophan is abundant, p...
Key Terms
Example: The lac operon in E. coli regulates lactose metabolism.
Example: The Trp repressor binds to the operator when tryptophan is present.
Example: Tryptophan acts as a corepressor for the Trp operon.
Example: The Trp operon has a specific promoter for gene transcription.
Example: The operator of the Trp operon is where the repressor attaches.
Example: Transcription of the Trp operon produces mRNA for tryptophan synthesis.
Related Topics
Lac Operon
A model for understanding gene regulation in bacteria, focusing on lactose metabolism.
intermediateGene Regulation
The mechanisms that control the expression of genes in organisms.
intermediateMetabolic Pathways
Series of chemical reactions in a cell that lead to the synthesis or breakdown of substances.
advancedKey Concepts
operon structuregene regulationrepression mechanismtryptophan synthesis