Is the Lac Operon Transcribed When Lactose Is Present

question 3

Multiple Choice

Is the lac operon transcribed when lactose is present?

• A) ​Yes, lactose binds to the repressor, allowing RNA polymerase to bind to the promoter and transcribe the operon.
• B) ​Yes, lactose binds to RNA polymerase, allowing it to bind to the promoter and transcribe the operon.
• C) ​No, lactose binds to the repressor, allowing it to bind to the two operators preventing transcription.
• D) ​No, lactose has no effect on transcription of the lac operon.
• E) ​No, lactose binds to the second operator, blocking transcription by RNA polymerase.

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