Which one of the following accurately describes the Lac operon?

A. RNA polymerase is prevented from transcribing the lac genes when lactose is present.

B. RNA polymerase transcribes the lac genes when lactose isn't present.

C. The repressor protein binds to the operator when lactose is present.

D. The repressor is freed from the operator when lactose is present.

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Thalia Bradshaw

Biology

18 February, 01:44

Which one of the following accurately describes the Lac operon?

A. RNA polymerase is prevented from transcribing the lac genes when lactose is present.

B. RNA polymerase transcribes the lac genes when lactose isn't present.

C. The repressor protein binds to the operator when lactose is present.

D. The repressor is freed from the operator when lactose is present.

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Davis Huang · Answer 1

Option D is the one most accurately describing Lac Operon. The lac operon is known as an inducible system. Since Lac operon is an inducible system, it will only activate in the presence of a key molecule. The key molecule, lactose, induces the Lac operon to be activated. Once lactose binds to the repressor, it causes it to be removed. RNA polymerase is then able to access the genes in the Lac operon and transcribe them in RNA and eventually proteins.