Under what condition is the AraC protein an activator?

A) The AraC protein is an activator when it is bound to glucose.
B) The AraC protein is an activator when it is bound to lactose.
C) The AraC protein is an activator when it is bound to arabinose.
D) The AraC protein is an activator when it is bound to cyclic AMP.
E) The AraC protein is an activator when it is bound to any sugar molecule.


Answer: C

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