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Q. Read the statements regarding the lac operon and choose the correct option.
$1$. An inducer regulates the switching on and off of lac operon.
$2$. Repressor protein dissociates from operator region and prevents RNA polymerase from transcribing the operon.
$3$. In the presence of lactose, the repressor is activated by interaction with lactose.
$4$. RNA polymerase has access to the promoter and transcription proceeds only when the repressor is inactivated.

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Solution:

• Repressor protein associates from operator region and prevents RNA polymerase from transcribing the operon.
• In the presence of lactose, the repressor is inactivated by interaction with lactose.