What does the repressor protein prevent?
Transcription
Replication
Translation
Mutation
Answer
Transcription is prevented by the repressor protein. The repressor protein binds to the operator region of DNA, which is located near the promoter region. The promoter region is where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription. By binding to the operator region, the repressor protein blocks RNA polymerase from binding to the promoter region, thereby preventing transcription from occurring.
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