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A mutation in the CAP protein occurs such that it permanently binds cAMP.What is the likely effect on lac operon gene expression when glucose concentration is high and lactose is present?


A) Lac operon gene expression will decrease until glucose concentrations drop.
B) Lac operon gene expression will increase until glucose concentrations drop.
C) Lac operon gene expression will permanently glucose,regardless of lactose concentration.
D) Lac operon gene expression will permanently increase,regardless of glucose concentration.

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