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Regulation of the Lactase Gene

How Is the LCT Gene Turned Off?

Review the transcription regulation animation. (2:04)

In most people with lactose intolerance, LCT gene transcription is drastically reduced, resulting in very low levels of lactase (Step A).

Using your knowledge of activators and repressors, can you think of possible ways to turn off LCT gene transcription?