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According to the lac operon concept, which functional unit of the bacterial genetic material is responsible for suppressing the activity of the operator gene in the absence of lactose?

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Regulator gene
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Structural gene
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Promoter gene
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Repressor protein
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Solution

The correct option is D Repressor protein
In the absence of lactose, the repressor protein is responsible for suppressing the activity of the operator gene.

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