In a negative operon,

  • A
    a co-repressor binds to the repressor.
  • B
    a co-repressor does not bind to the repressor.
  • C
    a co-repressor binds to the inducer.
  • D
    $cAMP$ has a negative effect on the $lac$ operon.

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Which one of the following represents the correct sequence of different component genes in a $lac$-operon?

Consider the following statements of gene regulation and select the correct statements $:$
$(A)$ Expression of genes is regulated by metabolic,physiological,or environmental conditions.
$(B)$ Galactose can act as an inducer for the lac operon.
$(C)$ The operator region is adjacent to the promoter elements in most operons.
$(D)$ In the lac operon,lactose is transported into the cell through the action of permease.
$(E)$ Regulation of the lac operon by a repressor is referred to as positive regulation.

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In the $lac$ operon,which molecule binds to the promoter site?

Given below is the representation of the $lac$ operon of $E. coli$. Identify $I$ and $II$ from the options given below.
$I$ Promoter $II$ $Z$ $Y$ $A$

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