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[A]: The Lac operon is an example of ind...

[A]: The Lac operon is an example of inducible system.
[R]: When Lactose, the inducer is present in the medium, it binds to the repressor making it ineffective.

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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