When the cells were fed lactose about 1/2 the genes they identified as being inv

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When the cells were fed lactose about 1/2 the genes they identified as being involved in exopolysaccharide synthesis became more active, what is the most likely explanation of the coordination of these genes?

These genes are likely scattered throughout the DNA These genes most likely do not have a CAP binding site These genes may all be part of a single operon in which lactose acts as an inducer. Decreased extracellular glucose results in reduced intracellular cAMP The genes are not subject to positive control

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Answer: These genes may all be part of a single operon in which lactose acts as an inducer.

Reason: The lac operon is an inducible operon that uses lactose as a vitality source and is enacted when glucose is low and lactose is available.A major sort of gene regulation that happens in prokaryotic cells uses and happens through inducible operons. Inducible operons have proteins that can tie to either actuate or curb interpretation relying upon the local environment and the needs of the cell. The lac operon is a regular inducible operon.

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