As you look at Figure 14.10, discuss possible molecular ways that the cAMP-CAP complex and lac repressor

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As you look at Figure 14.10, discuss possible "molecular ways" that the cAMP-CAP complex and lac repressor may influence RNA polymerase function. In other words, try to explain how the bending and looping in DNA may affect the ability of RNA polymerase to initiate transcription.