Gene Expression · Botany

What is the role of a repressor protein?

  1. Enhances transcription by recruiting activators
  2. Binds promoter to start transcription
  3. Blocks transcription by binding operator
  4. Synthesizes RNA from a DNA template strand
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Correct answer: Blocks transcription by binding operator

A repressor protein binds to the operator region and prevents RNA polymerase from transcribing genes. This inhibits gene expression.

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