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Lac Operon

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Gene regulation in E. coli made clear!

The lac operon consists of 3 genes that the bacteria E. coli use to utilise lactose as a food source. The genes are only switched on when lactose is present.

Buy once, print forever!

Your students will make a model of the lac operon and use it to see how bacteria are able to control these genes. The model covers the lac repressor, RNA polymerase, operator, promoter and the lacZ, lacY and lacA genes and their products.

Makes an engaging way to explain prokaryotic gene regulation.

Great to compare and contrast with our trp operon model!

Includes full colour Powerpoint class presentation!

Takes about 30 minutes. Dimensions: 48cm x 18cm/19in x 7in.

Download includes: instructions, model templates, and Powerpoint file.

All you need: paper, scissors, tape.

Important Information about licencing

Origami Organelles are downloadable paper models that you print and make as many times as you like! When you purchase a model, you are licensed for unlimited use on a single school, college or home education site/campus or for personal use.

If you wish to use it in an organisation other than a school or college, such as a university, museum, science centre or commercial organisation please email info@origamiorganelles.com for licence information and pricing.

Unauthorised distribution, copying, downloading, uploading, commercial exploitation or modification by the purchaser or any third party of this document or any part of it is strictly prohibited. Registered Design nos: 4043767, 4043768, 4043769, 4035980, 4035981, 4035982, 4035983, 4038435, 4038437, 4038436, 4038438, 4041830, 4041829.

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Gene regulation in E. coli made clear!

The lac operon consists of 3 genes that the bacteria E. coli use to utilise lactose as a food source. The genes are only switched on when lactose is present.

Buy once, print forever!

Your students will make a model of the lac operon and use it to see how bacteria are able to control these genes. The model covers the lac repressor, RNA polymerase, operator, promoter and the lacZ, lacY and lacA genes and their products.

Makes an engaging way to explain prokaryotic gene regulation.

Great to compare and contrast with our trp operon model!

Includes full colour Powerpoint class presentation!

Takes about 30 minutes. Dimensions: 48cm x 18cm/19in x 7in.

Download includes: instructions, model templates, and Powerpoint file.

All you need: paper, scissors, tape.

Important Information about licencing

Origami Organelles are downloadable paper models that you print and make as many times as you like! When you purchase a model, you are licensed for unlimited use on a single school, college or home education site/campus or for personal use.

If you wish to use it in an organisation other than a school or college, such as a university, museum, science centre or commercial organisation please email info@origamiorganelles.com for licence information and pricing.

Unauthorised distribution, copying, downloading, uploading, commercial exploitation or modification by the purchaser or any third party of this document or any part of it is strictly prohibited. Registered Design nos: 4043767, 4043768, 4043769, 4035980, 4035981, 4035982, 4035983, 4038435, 4038437, 4038436, 4038438, 4041830, 4041829.