Transcription of the Lactose Operon in E

question 96

Multiple Choice

Transcription of the lactose operon in E. coli is stimulated by:

• A) a mutation in the repressor gene that strengthens the affinity of the repressor for the operator.
• B) a mutation in the repressor gene that weakens the affinity of the repressor for the operator.
• C) a mutation in the repressor gene that weakens the affinity of the repressor for the inducer.
• D) binding of the repressor to the operator.
• E) the presence of glucose in the growth medium.

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