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Mer operon operates in the presence of Hg2+ ions, which makes the substrate an inducer molecule. For this we can conclude that the Hg2+ ion is an inducer.
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Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition
by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.
Published by
Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10:
0321733606
ISBN 13:
978-0-32173-360-3
Chapter 8 - Microbial Genetics - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 243: 3a
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