Question

The capability of the repressor to bind the operator depends upon _____________

• A. pH
• B. conformation
• C. temperature
• D. moisture

Answer 1

Answer:

B. conformation

• The capability of repressor to bind to the operator region and prevent the transcription of structural genes depends on the conformation of the repressor protein.

• The conformation is regulated by compounds of metabolic pathways such as lactose and trypyophan.