Which of the following statements about the tryptophan (trp) operon does not properly describe its function? Select...

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Which of the following statements about the tryptophan (trp)operon does not properly describe its function?

Select one:

a. The trp operon is activated in the cell when tryptophanlevels rise
      

b. The enzymes expressed by the trp operon allow the cell tomake tryptophan when cellular levels arelow     

c. The trp operon is activated in the cell when tryptophanlevels fall       

d. The trp repressor remains bound to the operon whenallosterically bound by tryptophan in the cell

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