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Assertion :- The gene I codes for the re...

Assertion :- The gene I codes for the repressor of the lac operon.
Reason : The y-gene codes for permease, which increases permeability of the cell to `beta`-galactosidase.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are trur but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is Flase.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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C
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