According to the operon model, for the synthesis of an inducible enzyme to occur, the
A) substrate must bind to the enzyme.
B) substrate must bind to the repressor.
C) repressor must bind to the operator.
D) end- product must not be in excess.
E) repressor must not be synthesized.

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In the operon model, for an inducible enzyme to be synthesized, the substrate (inducer) must bind to the repressor, causing it to change shape and release from the operator, allowing transcription to proceed.

According to the Operon Model, for the Synthesis of an Inducible