The genes that control lactose utilization (its uptake and degradation)in bacteria are arranged sequentially in the bacterial chromosome under the control of a single promoter sequence.This arrangement of genes is called a(n)
A) operator.
B) exelon.
C) operon.
D) promoton.

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The described arrangement of genes, controlled by a single promoter sequence, is characteristic of an operon. The other options do not fit this description.

The Genes That Control Lactose Utilization (Its Uptake and Degradation)in