NEET2015Botany-Molecular Basis of Inheritance

NEET 2015 Botany Gene Expression MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Gene regulation governing lactose operon of E. coli that involves the lac I gene product is

A

positive and inducible because it can be induced by lactose.

B

negative and inducible because repressor protein prevents transcription.

C

negative and repressible because repressor protein prevents transcription.

D

feedback inhibition because excess of β-galactosidase can switch off transcription.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The lac operon is negatively regulated by the lac repressor, which binds to the operator to prevent transcription.

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