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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Question:

During expression of lac operon, RNA polymerase binds to which one of the following region ?

Options:

Operator region .

Inducer .

Promoter region .

Structural genes .

Correct Answer:

Promoter region .

Explanation:

In the presence of an inducer, such as lactose or allolactose, the repressor is inactivated by interaction with the inducer. This allows RNA polymerase access to the promoter and transcription proceeds .

                                                         Lac Operon