Genes Organized into an Operon are Beneficial to Certain Bacteria

Question

Genes organized into an operon are beneficial to certain bacteria because the operon allows for
A)discrete regulation of each gene encoding proteins with common functions.
B)coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins in a common pathway.
C)discrete regulation of each gene that encodes proteins with different functions.
D)coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins used in different pathways.
E)coordinated regulation of all the proteins within the genomE.

Accepted Answer

Genes organized into an operon are transcribed and regulated together as a single unit. This coordinated regulation allows for a group of genes that encode proteins in a common pathway to be turned on or off together, which can be advantageous for bacteria to efficiently respond to their environment.