To Inhibit the Transcription of Operon Genes, the LacI Gene

question 16

Multiple Choice

To inhibit the transcription of operon genes, the lacI gene product binds to

• A) the inducer.
• B) the operator.
• C) β-galactosidase.
• D) the promoter.
• E) the repressor.

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