When the Catabolite Activator Protein binds to its binding site in DNA, it

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


Answer: A

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