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Gene Machine: The Lac Operon Sim

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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   sdhc #

   Jan 20th, 2011 at 1:10 am

   Build a gene network!

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   Jacob #

   Apr 18th, 2011 at 12:37 am

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

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   goendal #

   Apr 24th, 2012 at 2:45 am

   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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