Which of the following is NOT involved in turning off the lac operon?

a. the short lifespan of mRNA molecules
b. the short lifespan of the lac operon gene products
c. the depletion of lactose from the cytosol
d. the lack of allolactose to bind to the repressor
e. binding of repressor to the operator


E

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