Which of the following terms for gene expression is often responsive to small molecules that increase synthesis of enzymes for metabolism of a certain substrate?
A)autoregulation
B)co-induction
C)induction
D)repression

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Induction is the term used to describe the activation of gene expression by a small molecule that increases the synthesis of enzymes needed for the metabolism of a certain substrate. Autoregulation refers to the regulation of gene expression by the product of the gene itself, co-induction refers to the simultaneous induction of two or more genes in response to the same signal, and repression refers to the inhibition of gene expression.

Which of the Following Terms for Gene Expression Is Often