course hero which of the following is true of the five structural genes in the trp operon?

by Arden Lynch I 5 min read

Which protein binds to the operator and activates the repressor proteins?

A- Tryptophan binds to and activates the repressor proteins; the repressor proteins, in turn, bind to the operator, preventing transcription.

Which proteins bind to the operator?

B- the repressor proteins bind to the operator.

What binds to the repressor when deactivated?

C- It binds to the repressor when deactivated.

What does D mean in a repressor?

D- To always make sure the operator is being bound to repressor proteins

Does tryptophan have B?

B- Only in the presence of tryptophan