What Would Be the Phenotype of a Null Mutation in the Gene

question 7

Multiple Choice

What would be the phenotype of a null mutation in the gene encoding Lac repressor?

• A)constitutive expression of the lac operon
• B)inducible expression of the lac operon
• C)permanently repressed expression of the lac operon
• D)cannot predict what would happen to expression of the lac operon

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Definitions:

Circumcision

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the foreskin from the male genitalia, often performed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

Resilient

Capable of quickly recovering from setbacks or stress.

Circumcision

is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin from the male genitalia, often performed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

Resilient

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness or the capacity to bounce back from adverse events.