Which one of the following is not a part of a transcription unit in DNA ?
- The structural gene
- The inducer
- A terminator
- A promoter
Answer
(2) The inducer
Solution
As per NCERT, a transcription unit in DNA is defined primarily by three regions: a promoter, the structural gene and a terminator.
An inducer (e.g. lactose in the lac operon) is a chemical that regulates gene expression; it is not a part of DNA.
Answer: (2)