Question 103

(Multiple Choice)

Why is CAP said to be responsible for positive regulation of the lac operon?


A)Because CAP binds cAMP
B)Because CAP binds to the CAP-binding site
C)Because CAP prevents binding of the repressor to the operator
D)Because CAP bound to the CAP-binding site increases the frequency of transcription initiation
E)Because CAP binds to the lac operator when glucose is scarce

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