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Regulator gene

A gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene when combined with it. It thus prevents production of a specific enzyme. When the enzyme is again in demand, a specific regulatory metabolite inhibits the repressor substance. A gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene.The gene responsible for producing the repressor molecule in the enzyme induction process. See [[operon Model for more information.