The trp operon exemplifies important biological concepts, including the central dogma of molecular biology, feedback inhibition, and gene regulation. For this reason, regulation of the trp operon is a common theme in introductory biology, genetics, and molecular biology curricula. The concepts associated with prokaryotic gene regulation, especially the function of operons, are challenging for many students to comprehend. To help students understand the trp operon and its associated concepts, we …