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<StructureSection load='1osl_19_1l1m_9_morph.pdb' size='375' side='right' scene='Morphs/1osl_19_1l1m_9_morph/2' caption=''> | <StructureSection load='1osl_19_1l1m_9_morph.pdb' size='375' side='right' scene='Morphs/1osl_19_1l1m_9_morph/2' caption=''> | ||
[[Morphs|Morph]] of the '''lac repressor''' complexed with DNA | [[Morphs|Morph]] of the '''lac repressor''' complexed with DNA | ||
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showing the differences between non-specific binding (straight DNA) vs. specific recognition of the operator sequence (kinked DNA). Whether the binding kinks the DNA, or simply stabilizes a pre-existing kink, is unknown. [[#Specific Binding| Details Below]]. | |||
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==What is the lac repressor?== | ==What is the lac repressor?== | ||