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What is the role of the cAMP-CRP complex in the regulation of the ara operon?

Inhibits the binding of RNA polymerase to the ara operon promoter

How does catabolite repression influence the expression of the ara operon?

Glucose or other preferred carbon sources can inhibit ara operon expression

Explain the significance of RNA polymerase recruitment to the promoter in arabinose metabolism.

Facilitates transcription initiation and enzyme synthesis

What is the main regulatory mechanism that ensures preferential utilization of glucose over arabinose?

<p>cAMP-CRP complex inhibiting RNA polymerase binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how bacteria switch between utilizing glucose and arabinose for metabolism.

<p>Switch to arabinose when glucose levels are low</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of glucose repression on the ara operon promoter?

<p>Reduction in transcription initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Jacob-Monod model describe the control of protein synthesis in the ara operon?

<p>Through positive regulation mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the cAMP-CRP complex on RNA polymerase activity in the ara operon?

<p>Inhibits RNA polymerase binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the ara operon expression is influenced by carbon source availability.

<p>Preferentially expressed when glucose levels are low</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cAMP-CRP complex in the context of ara operon regulation?

<p>To regulate RNA polymerase binding to the promoter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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