Which of the Following Processes Would Result from a Mutation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes would result from a mutation that deactivates a regulatory gene of a repressible operon in an E. coli cell?

• A) continuous transcription of the structural gene controlled by that regulator
• B) complete inhibition of transcription of the structural gene controlled by that regulator
• C) irreversible binding of the repressor to the operator
• D) continuous translation of the mRNA because of alteration of its structure

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