The trp operon is an example of a(n) ____ operon where tryptophan acts as a(n) ____.
A) inducible; inducer
B) inducible; activator
C) repressible; corepressor
D) repressible; repressor
E) repressible; inducer

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The trp operon is a repressible operon where tryptophan acts as a corepressor. In the presence of tryptophan, it binds to the repressor protein, enabling the repressor to bind to the operator site and block transcription.

The Trp Operon Is an Example of A(n) ____ Operon