The Lac operon in E. coli is an example of an: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Lac operon in E. coli is an example of an:
A. Constitutive operon
B. Attenuated operon
C. Repressible operon
D. Inducible operon
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Lac operon in E. coli is a classic example of an inducible operon. It is normally 'off' (repressed) because a repressor protein binds to the operator, preventing transcription. However, when the inducer (allolactose, derived from lactose) is present, it binds to the repressor, inactivating it and allowing RNA polymerase to transcribe the genes needed for lactose metabolism.

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