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Gene Machine: The Lac Operon Sim


Gene Machine: The Lac Operon

Build a gene network! The lac operon is a set of genes which are responsible for the metabolism of lactose in some bacterial cells. Explore the effects of mutations within the lac operon by adding or removing genes from the DNA.

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Wednesday

Jan 12

2011

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  1. Build a gene network!

  2. I just tried it – runs flawlessly. I’m impatient to see in in work with my students.

  3. Waw… The lac operon is a set of genes which are responsible for the metabolism of lactose in some bacterial cells.



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