Glossary 3.7

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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Inducer

a signal molecule that triggers the expression of an operon's genes

Insulin

a hormone produced in the pancreas that lowers the blood glucose level by promoting the uptake of glucose by the body cells