When a Regulatory Protein Inhibits Transcription, This is Known as _________________

Question

When a regulatory protein inhibits transcription, this is known as _________________.
A)positive control
B)negative control
C)averaged control
D)circumspect control
E)neutral control

Accepted Answer

When a regulatory protein inhibits transcription, it is known as negative control. Positive control would be when a regulatory protein enhances transcription. Averaged control, circumspect control, and neutral control are not recognized terms in this context.