Essential Biochemistry - Regulation Of Gene Expression And Mutation (Section 1 - No. 9)

What is the role of catabolite activator protein (CAP)?
It activates the repressor.
It inhibits the repressor.
It activates transcription when glucose levels are low.
It represses transcription when glucose levels are high.

Explanation

CAP activates transcription when cAMP levels are high (low glucose).

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