The Function of the Catabolite Activator Protein (CAP) Is To

question 72

Multiple Choice

The function of the catabolite activator protein (CAP) is to:

• A) increase the affinity of the promoter region for RNA polymerase
• B) decrease RNA polymerase activity
• C) deactivate RNA polymerase after binding to AMP
• D) bind to and activate RNA polymerase directly
• E) block RNA polymerase from accessing the DNA template

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