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AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Botany Lac Operon Multiple Correct Question

Type: Multiple Correct-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Select the two correct statements out of the four (a–d) given below about lac operon.

A

Glucose or galactose may bind with the repressor and inactivate it

B

In the absence of lactose the repressor binds with the operator region

C

The Z⁻gene codes for permease

D

This was elucidated by Francois Jacob and Jacque Monod

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In the absence of lactose, the repressor binds to the operator, preventing transcription. The lac operon model was proposed by Jacob and Monod.

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