In the lac-operon, under which of the following conditions will the repressor protein be bound to its binding site?

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The lac-operon is regulated by a repressor protein that binds to the operator region, preventing transcription of the structural genes. When lactose is absent, the repressor protein remains bound to the operator, inhibiting transcription. However, when lactose is present in the environment, it acts as an inducer, binding to the repressor protein and causing it to change shape, releasing it from the operator region and allowing transcription to occur. Therefore, under conditions where lactose is very low, the repressor protein will remain bound to its binding site.

In the Lac-Operon, Under Which of the Following Conditions Will