The part of an operon producing the repressor is known as

Repressor gene

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Operator gene

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Regulator gene

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Promoter gene

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Solution

The correct option is C Regulator gene
An operon has three important genes - promoter, operator and regulator genes. The regulator gene is involved in the repression of the functioning of the operon.

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