Problem: A mutation in the regulator gene of an inducible operon resulted in a defective repressor protein. Which of the following statements gives a possible outcome resulting from this mutation? Need Assignment Help?
a. The inducible operon will behave normally and remain in the "off" position as long as the inducer is not present. b. The mutation will also result in the RNA polymerase not binding to the promoter. c. The defective repressor protein will now act as an inducer. d. The operon will be in the "on" position independent of the presence or absence of the inducer. e. The inducer will bind to the operator in place of the repressor.