Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Why is binding of the λ phage cI repressor to OR1 and OR2 necessary for transcription from PRM?


A) It facilitates binding of the RNA polymerase to PRM.
B) It blocks transcription from PL which competes for the RNA polymerase.
C) It prevents transcription of an antisense RNA.
D) It stabilizes the transcript from PRM.
E) It allows read through a transcriptional terminator.

Answer

A