Question #6426478Single Choice

Biology

Question

In the lac operon, if a mutation occurs in the operator region such that the repressor can no longer bind effectively, what will be the consequence?

The lac operon will always be turned off.

The lac operon will always be turned on, regardless of the presence or absence of lactose.

The lac operon will function normally as if no mutation has occurred.

The lac operon will be turned on only in the presence of high levels of glucose.

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