If Binding of a Small Molecule to a Regulatory Protein

question 82

Multiple Choice

If binding of a small molecule to a regulatory protein lowers the K_d of the protein/operator binding interaction, what can reasonably be stated?

• A) The small molecule activates transcription by decreasing inhibition by the protein.
• B) The small molecule inhibits transcription by increasing inhibition by the protein.
• C) The small molecule activates transcription by increasing activation by the protein.
• D) The small molecule inhibits transcription by decreasing activation by the protein.
• E) None of these statements is reasonable.

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