The Trp Operon

question 42

Multiple Choice

The trp operon

• A) codes for proteins needed for tryptophan synthesis.
• B) codes for proteins needed to metabolize tryptophan.
• C) is activated by the presence of tryptophan.
• D) is inducible by tryptophan.
• E) is inducible by lactose (or allolactose).

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