Regulons

A regulon is a collection of genes in an organism that are controlled together by a single regulatory protein, like a switch. This means when the regulator is activated or deactivated, it turns all those genes on or off at once. Regulons help cells respond efficiently to changes, such as stress or the presence of nutrients, by coordinating the activity of multiple related genes. This coordination ensures the cell's processes work smoothly and adapt to its environment effectively.