If an operon is under negative control it means that the operon is never operational.

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Negative control means that a repressor protein is bound to the operator region, preventing transcription. When a specific inducer binds to the repressor protein, it undergoes a conformational change that releases it from the operator, allowing transcription to proceed. Therefore, the operon is only operational when the repressor protein is inhibited by the inducer.

If an Operon Is Under Negative Control It Means That