Why is the operon arrangement of genes beneficial to certain bacteria?

A. It allows for the differential regulation of individual genes that encode proteins with a common function.
B. It allows the coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins with a common function.
C. It allows the separate regulation of individual genes that encode proteins with different functions.
D. It allows the coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins with different functions.
E. It allows for coordinated regulation of a group of proteins involved in numerous cellular activities.


B. It allows the coordinated regulation of a group of genes that encode proteins with a common function.

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