The table below lists several genotypes associated with the lac operon in E. coli. For each, indicate with a "+" or a "-" whether functional β-galactosidase would be expected to be produced at induced levels. Genotype -galactosidase production
No Lactose With Lactose
(a)
(b)
(c) Is Oc
(d)
wild-type repressor
mutant repressor (unable to bind to the operator)
= mutant repressor (insensitive to lactose)
wild-type operator
constitutive operator (insensitive to repressor)
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