The product of the lacI gene is ________.
A) an enzyme
B) a transport protein embedded within the membrane
C) β-galactosidase
D) the repressor

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The lacI gene encodes a repressor protein that inhibits the transcription of the lac operon. Hence, the product of the lacI gene is the repressor. Choices A and B are incorrect because they do not pertain to the lacI gene; β-galactosidase is encoded by the lacZ gene.

The Product of the LacI Gene Is ________