Basis of differentiation | Regulatory proteins | Repressor proteins |
Definition | Is a protein which binds with DNA and controls gene expression | Is a protein which binds with DNA or RNA and prevents transcription or translation |
Gene transcription | Induces or inhibits gene expression | Inhibits gene expression |
Binding site | Binds to specific DNA sequences (enhancers, promoters) | Binds to operator regions near the promoter |
Mechanism | Is inducible or repressible based on environmental signals | Is associated with repression |