Biology
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Author: Peter Stiling, Robert Brooker, Linda Graham, Eric Widmaier
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 6TY
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Introduction: The CAP (Catabolite activation protein). is the protein which is activated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate. These proteins stimulate the synthesis of enzymes that catabolize non-glucose metabolites.
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In order for the lac operon to be triggered, lactose must be present and ________.
a.
cAMP levels low
b.
glucose stores depleted
c.
glucose levels high
Which of the following environmental conditions would be MOST likely to result in transcription of the lac operon in an E. colicell?
A. low levels of lactose and high levels of glucose
B. high levels of lactose and high levels of cyclic AMP
C. low levels of lactose and low levels of cyclic AMP
D. high levels of lactose and high levels of glucose
If lactose and glucose are provided in the growth medium of a culture of E. coli, then
a. Both lactose and glucose are metabolized at same rate.
b. Lactose metabolism is favored.
c. CAMP-CAP complex binds CAP site.
d. Lac Operon is repressed.
e. Adenylate cyclase is activated.
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Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 13.2 - Which genes are under the control of the lac...Ch. 13.2 - With regard to regulatory proteins and small...Ch. 13.2 - What were the key observations made by Jacob,...Ch. 13.2 - CoreSKILL What was the eventual hypothesis...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 3EQCh. 13.2 - Core Skill: Connections Look back at Fig 9.12....Ch. 13.2 - What are the advantages of having both an...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 4CCCh. 13.4 - Prob. 1CC
Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 2CCCh. 13.4 - Prob. 1BCCh. 13.6 - Prob. 1CCCh. 13.6 - Prob. 2CCCh. 13 - Prob. 1TYCh. 13 - Prob. 2TYCh. 13 - Transcription factors that bind to DNA and...Ch. 13 - Prob. 4TYCh. 13 - For the lac operon, what would be the expected...Ch. 13 - Prob. 6TYCh. 13 - The trp operon is considered _____ blank operon...Ch. 13 - Prob. 8TYCh. 13 - Prob. 9TYCh. 13 - _____ blank refers to the process that allows a...Ch. 13 - Prob. 1CQCh. 13 - Transcriptional regulation often involves a...Ch. 13 - Prob. 3CQCh. 13 - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of...Ch. 13 - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of...
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