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tac promoter is an example of which type of promoter?

(a) hybrid promoter

(b) fusion promoter

(c) lacZ promoter

(d) araBAD promoter

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The correct choice is (a) hybrid promoter

Best explanation: Hybrid promoters are those promoters which are produced by two promoters from different sources. Tac promoter is a hybrid promoter produced from trp promoter and lacUV5 promoter.

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