What is the relationship between operons and transcription units?
a. They are synonymous terms.
b. An operon consists of a transcription unit plus associated regulatory DNA sequences.
c. A transcription unit consists of an operon plus associated regulatory DNA sequences.
d. An operon is composed of multiple transcription units.
e. A transcription unit is composed of multiple operons.
ANSWER: b
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