What happens to the lac operon when glucose and lactose are present

Bluescarni asked Sep 21, 2023

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Bluescarni asked Sep 21, 2023

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If both glucose and lactose are both present, lactose binds to the repressor and prevents it from binding to the operator region.

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Iulian Margarintescu answered Sep 26, 2023

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