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WHAT IF? A certain mutation in E. coli changes the lacoperator so that the active repressor cannot bind. Howwould this affect the cell’s production of β-galactosidase?

Biochemistry

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305577206

Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Publisher:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Chapter29: Transcription And The Regulation Of Gene Expression

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10P

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