What Would Occur If the Repressor of an Inducible Operon

question 11

Multiple Choice

What would occur if the repressor of an inducible operon were mutated so it could not bind the operator?

• A) irreversible binding of the repressor to the promoter
• B) reduced transcription of the operon's genes
• C) buildup of a substrate for the pathway controlled by the operon
• D) continuous transcription of the operon's genes
• E) overproduction of catabolite activator protein (CAP)

---

Definitions:

T Helper Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system, helping to activate and direct other immune cells.

CD8

A protein found on the surface of immune cells, like T cells, playing a crucial role in the body's defense against infection and cancer.

Progenitor

An ancestor or parent in a direct line of descent, often used to describe the earliest originator or precursor of a particular lineage or group.

Plasma Cell

A type of white blood cell that produces and secretes large volumes of antibodies, playing a critical role in the immune response.