Lac Operon Classic Example Prokaryotic Gene Reg T-Shirt

No need to be a molecular biologist to enjoy any of these gifts featuring the classic example of prokaryotic gene regulation, the lac operon. This is an operon required for the transport and metabolism of lactose in Escherichia coli and some other enteric bacteria. Gene regulation of the lac operon was the first complex genetic regulatory mechanism to be elucidated and is one of the earliest examples of prokaryotic gene regulation. Make others do a double-take with any of these educational, molecular biology attitude gifts!