Which of the Following Processes Would Result from a Mutation

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes would result from a mutation that deactivates a regulatory gene of a repressible operon in an E. coli cell?

• A) Continuous transcription of the structural gene controlled by that regulator.
• B) Complete inhibition of transcription of the structural gene controlled by that regulator.
• C) Irreversible binding of the repressor to the operator.
• D) Continuous translation of the mRNA because of alteration of its structure.

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