The trp operon in E. coli regulates genes that code for enzymes required for synthesis of the amino acid tryptophan. the trp operon is repressible operon. When tryptophan is not available in the enviroment, the trp repressor protein is (Active/Inactive/Regulated). Therefore, RNA polymerase can bind to the (Operator/Promoter/Structural Genes)

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Mackenzie Francis · Answer 1

When tryptophan is not available in the environment, the trp repressor is inactive. Therefore, RNA polymerase can bind to the promoter.