Suppose That an E

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an E. coli has a mutation in its lac operon such that the Lac repressor could NOT bind the operator, even in the absence of lactose. What would be the result in terms of the function of the operon?

• A) The lac operon would be transcribed, but at a high level.
• B) The lac operon would be expressed only when lactose was present.
• C) There would be no real impact on lac operon expression.
• D) The lac operon would be transcribed, but at a low level.

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