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Author: Urry
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WHAT IF? Ø A certain mutation in E. coli changes the lac operator so that the active repressor cannot bind. How would this affect the cell's production of β-galactosidase?

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WHAT IF? A certain mutation in E. coli changes the lacoperator so that the active repressor cannot bind. Howwould this affect the cell’s production of β-galactosidase?

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