Inducible genes are usually actively transcribed when:a

the molecule degraded by the enzyme(s) is present in the cell.
b. repressor molecules bind to the promoter.
c. lactose is absent from the cell.
d. quantities of precursor materials are low.
e. there is no other substrate that can be used by the cell.


A

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