The function of the catabolite activator protein (CAP) is to:

a. increase the affinity of the promoter region for RNA polymerase.
b. decrease RNA polymerase activity.
c. deactivate RNA polymerase after binding to AMP.
d. bind to and activate RNA polymerase directly.
e. block RNA polymerase from accessing the DNA template.


a

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