At least 275 words

Academic Level: Undegraduate

Deadline: 3 hours maximum, the earlier the better

Instructions: In your initial discussion board post, please include the following:

1.Describe an operon, the regulatory proteins, the cellular process and the molecules being "sensed".

2.Include details about the orientation of the genes and the promoter/operator sequences or activator binding site.

3.Provide details about the repressor/activator and inducer/inhibitor proteins.

4.Explain how the operon helps microbe survive and possibly thrive in its environment.

5.Include details about conditions that trigger expression of the gene(s).

6.Explain when this regulation occurs: During transcription, translation, or posttranslation .