Which statement is false concerning the lactose

operon?
a. It contains a set of operators.
b. It contains three structural genes that
manufacture lactose-metabolizing enzymes.
c. It contains a single promoter.
d. It contains a single operator.
e. The promoter lies between two operators.


Answer: d

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