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In the regulation of the trp operon in E. coli, what molecule acts as a corepressor to inhibit the operon's expression?

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Answer: Tryptophan

Explanation:

Tryptophan acts as a corepressor by binding to the trp repressor protein, enabling it to bind to the operator and inhibit transcription of the trp operon.

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