LACTOSE OPERONS
\lˈaktə͡ʊz ˈɒpəɹənz], \lˈaktəʊz ˈɒpəɹənz], \l_ˈa_k_t_əʊ_z ˈɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ə_n_z]\
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The genetic unit consisting of three structural genes, an operator and a regulatory gene. The regulatory gene controls the synthesis of the three structural genes: BETA-GALACTOSIDASE and beta-galactoside permease (involved with the metabolism of lactose), and beta-thiogalactoside acetyltransferase.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.