Explain Why LacOᶜ Mutations Are Cis-Acting While LacI Mutations Can

question 27

Short Answer

Explain why lacOᶜ mutations are cis-acting while lacI mutations can be trans-acting.

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Cold War

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Iran-Contra Scandal

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