what does CRP bind to in the lac operon?
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The lac operon consists of three structural genes (lacZ, lacY, and lacA) and is regulated by a promoter, an operator, and a repressor protein (LacI). Catabolite Repressor Protein (CRP) is a regulatory protein that plays a role in the regulation of the lac operon. Show more…
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