The CAMP- CAP Complex and RNA Polymerase Bind More Efficiently

question 25

Short Answer

The cAMP- CAP complex and RNA polymerase bind more efficiently to the lac operon together than either does alone.What term is applied to this increased efficiency of binding?

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Definitions:

Inorganic Compound

A compound that is not based on hydrocarbon chains or rings but instead consists of elements other than carbon and hydrogen, often including metals.

Crystalline Structure

The highly ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules within a crystal, giving it characteristic physical properties.

Molten Rock

Rock that has been heated to a liquid state due to extreme temperatures found within the Earth's mantle and crust.

Earth's Surface

The outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of land and water, where various ecosystems and human activities are located.