Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 34

Question: In the lac operon, the structural genes are switched off when [Kerala CET 2005]

Options:

A) Repressor binds to operator

B) Repressor binds to promotor

C) Repressor binds to regular

D) Repressor binds to inducer

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

A short sequence of DNA where the repressor binds preventing RNA polymerase from attaching to the promoter this is called on/off switch of transcription.