In negative control, a gene is switched off when ________.
A) a kinase adds a phosphate to DNA
B) lactose is transported into the cell
C) a regulatory protein binds to DNA and shuts down transcription
D) a regulatory protein is removed from DNA and shuts down transcription

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Negative control refers to the regulation of gene expression by preventing the transcription of a gene. In this case, a regulatory protein binds to DNA and shuts down transcription, preventing the production of mRNA and protein.

In Negative Control, a Gene Is Switched Off When ________