Secure https://session.masteringgenetics.com/myct/itemView?assignmentProblemID 5078395 Chapter 1 Problem 16.10 x previous 5of5 return to assignment Problem 16.10 Part A Predict the effect on the inducibility of the lac operon of a mutation that disrupts the function of: The crp gene, which encodes the CAP protein Absence of a functional crp would compromise the positive control exhibited by CAP Presence of a functional crp would compromise the positive control exhibited by CAP Submit My Answers Give Up Correct Part B The CAP-binding site within the promoter. With a CAP binding site there would be a reduction in the inducibility of the lac operon. Without a CAP binding site there would be a reduction in the inducibility of the lac operon Submit My Answers Give Up Continue