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The lac operon consists of...

The lac operon consists of

A

One inhibitor , one operator , 2 structural gene

B

One inhibitor , one operator , 5 structural gene

C

One inhibitor , one operator , 3 structural gene

D

One inhibitor , one operator , 1 structural gene

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