Which of the following is nottrue of the lacI region of the lac operon?

A. It is transcribed separately from the operon.
B. It produces a diffusible product that can regulate the expression of the operon.
C. It is bound by the Lac repressor when lactose is unavailable.
D. Its mutation leads to constitutive expression of the operon.


C
Ssection: 20.1
Level: Medium
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