When the catabolite activator protein binds to its binding site in DNA, it ________.

A. bends the DNA
B. promotes the assembly of other transcription factors at the promoter
C. displaces repressors
D. eliminates the need for a sigma factor on the part of RNA polymerase


Answer: A

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