alleryIn the lac operon, the i gene codes for which protein?
ARepressor
BPermease
CBeta-galactosidase
DTransacetylase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Repressor
The i gene constitutively produces the lac repressor, which binds the operator and blocks RNA polymerase from transcribing z, y and a in the absence of lactose.
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