When damaged or single-stranded DNA activates the RecA protein, the RecA protein stimulates the cleavage of LexA. This results in

A) repression of polymerase V and activation of endonuclease.
B) activation of the Hfr system.
C) derepression of the SOS system.
D) increased transduction and recombination.


Answer: C

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