Which of the following is not a regulatory mechanism used to control the lactose operon in Escherichia coli?

A. Attenuation
B. Catabolite repression
C. Induction
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. mimicry confuses both predator and prey b. mimicry protects butterflies from being eaten by predatory birds c. birds are capable of learning d. birds are agents of evolution e. unpalatable species display distinctive wings

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Members of the genus Pseudomonas

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