In the $lac$ operon,the $lac$ $mRNA$:

  • A
    Has several initiation and termination codons
  • B
    Forms four different enzymes
  • C
    Is not transcribed in the presence of lactose
  • D
    Is involved in an anabolic reaction

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If $E. coli$ is grown in a culture medium containing both glucose and lactose as carbon sources,when will its $lac$ operon be in the 'switch on' state?

The regulation of the $lac$ operon by a repressor is known as:

The $Lac-Operon$ model was elucidated by

Select two correct statements from the four $(a-d)$ given below regarding the $lac$ operon.
$(A)$ Glucose or galactose may bind with the repressor gene and induce inactivity.
$(B)$ 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 Jacques Monod.
Which of the following are the correct statements?

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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