A Mutation in the CAP Protein Occurs Such That It

question 29

Multiple Choice

A mutation in the CAP protein occurs such that it permanently binds cAMP.What is the likely effect on lac operon gene expression when glucose concentration is high and lactose is present?

• A)Lac operon gene expression will decrease until glucose concentrations drop.
• B)Lac operon gene expression will increase until glucose concentrations drop.
• C)Lac operon gene expression will permanently glucose,regardless of lactose concentration.
• D)Lac operon gene expression will permanently increase,regardless of glucose concentration.

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