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An E. coli mutant isolated is simultaneously unable to utilize alarge number of sugars, e.g. lactose, arabinose, maltose, as carbonsource.  However, genetic analysis shows that each of theoperons responsible for metabolism of each sugar is free ofmutation.  Name a specific gene the mutation of which mayaccount for this outcome?   Explain.

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Answer Mutation in the CAPproteinExplanationE coli utilizes several sugars as carbon sources Each operon isresponsible for the uptake and catabolism of the respective    See Answer
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