Question: What effect would a loss-of-function mutation have on the expression of the gene encoding the catabolite activator protein of the lac operon?

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A : Low expression in the presence of lactose and off in its absence, regardless of the presence or absence of glucose

B : High expression in the presence of lactose and off in its absence, regardless of the presence or absence of glucose

C : Low expression in the presence of glucose and off in its absence, regardless of the presence or absence of lactose

D : High expression in the presence of glucose and off in its absence, regardless of the presence or absence of lactose

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