Question : A group of genes whose activity is coordinated by a DNA site is called:

Option 1: operon

Option 2: cistron

Option 3: polysome

Option 4: polypeptic


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Correct Answer: operon


Solution : The correct option is operon.

An operon is a group of genes whose DNA location regulates their activity. Operons play a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression and are widely found in bacterial organisms. They consist of an operator region, a promoter region, and several genes that code for related proteins.

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