If there are mutations that inactivate lacP and lacI, which of the following statements is true? (I = lac repressor gene; Z, Y, A = lac operon structural genes; P = lac promoter; O = lac operator)
A) These are mutations that are, respectively, cis- and trans-acting on lac operon expression.
B) These are mutations that are, respectively, trans- and cis-acting on lac operon expression.
C) These will affect the expression of I only.
D) These will affect the expression of only Z, Y, and A.
E) These mutations will have no effect.

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If there are mutations that inactivate lacP and lacI, which of the following statements is true? (I = lac repressor gene; Z, Y, A = lac operon structural genes; P = lac promoter; O = lac operator) 
A) These are mutations that are, respectively, cis- and trans-acting on lac operon expression. 
B) These are mutations that are, respectively, trans- and cis-acting on lac operon expression. 
C) These will affect the expression of I only. 
D) These will affect the expression of only Z, Y, and A. 
E) These mutations will have no effect.

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The Answer of If there are mutations that inactivate lacP and lacI, which of the following statements is true? (I = lac repressor gene; Z, Y, A = lac operon structural genes; P = lac promoter; O = lac operator) 
A) These are mutations that are, respectively, cis- and trans-acting on lac operon expression. 
B) These are mutations that are, respectively, trans- and cis-acting on lac operon expression. 
C) These will affect the expression of I only. 
D) These will affect the expression of only Z, Y, and A. 
E) These mutations will have no effect.

If There Are Mutations That Inactivate LacP and LacI, Which