Repressor proteins do not __________________.

A. prevent binding of RNA polymerase to DNA
B. cause the DNA regions that contain the operator to twist or loop
C. inactivate operon genes when their products are not required
D. bind to sets of operators
E. increase transcription rates


Answer: E

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