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Question: The sugar lactose induces synthesis of the enzyme lactase. What happens when an E. Coli (bacterial) ...

The sugar lactose induces synthesis of the enzyme lactase. What happens when an E. Coli (bacterial) cell runs out of lactose?

A

Repressor protein binds to the operator.

B

Repressor protein binds to the promoter.

C

RNA polymerase attaches to the promoter.

D

RNA polymerase attaches to the repressor.

Answer

Repressor protein binds to the operator.