How do the genes in E. coli save energy? a. Genes are turned on periodically. b. Genes are never turned on. c. Genes are turned on only when needed. d. Genes are turned on all of the time.
Biology · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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In E. coli and other organisms, genes are regulated to save energy and resources by being turned on or off based on the cell's needs. The most efficient way to manage energy is by: c. Genes are turned on only when needed.
- This selective regulation of gene expression allows the cell to conserve energy by producing specific proteins or performing metabolic processes only when necessary, adapting to changing environmental conditions and metabolic demands. The controlled activation of genes helps the cell allocate resources more efficiently and avoid unnecessary energy expenditure.