A Type of Mutation in Bacteria in the Repressor Results

question 45

Multiple Choice

A type of mutation in bacteria in the repressor results in a molecule known as a super-repressor because it represses the lac operon permanently.Which of the following processes would occur in such a mutant?

• A)The repressor protein cannot bind to the operator.
• B)A functional repressor protein is produced.
• C)The repressor protein cannot bind the inducer.
• D)The lac operon will be transcribed continuously.

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