Cro and cI proteins both have helix-turn-helix DNA binding domains. What effect would replacing cro’s DNA...

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Cro and cI proteins both have helix-turn-helix DNA bindingdomains. What effect would replacing cro’s DNA binding domain withthat of cI’s have on the life-cycle of lambda phage? Explainbriefly

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CI is a transcription factor in lambda phage which is also known as the lambda repressor This repressor is required for lysogenic cycle of the phage Each repressor has two cI proteins forming a homodimer via Cterminal domains When two homodimers of this repressor bound via their Cterminal    See Answer
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