What happens when the cAMP-CAP complex binds the CAP site near the lac promoter?

A. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter and transcription rate decreases.
B. Transcription rate decreases.
C. Transcription rate increases.
D. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter.
E. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter and transcription rate increases.


Answer: E

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