In the Tryptophan Operon, the Repressor Actively Binds to the Operator

question 66

Multiple Choice

In the tryptophan operon, the repressor actively binds to the operator when:

• A) tryptophan binds to an allosteric site on the repressor protein, thereby activating it.
• B) tryptophan levels are low.
• C) lactose levels are low.
• D) there is a great need for proteins.
• E) allotryptophan levels are low.

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