Which of the following is needed for an inducible operon to be transcribed?
A)presence of a small molecule co-inducer
B)absence of a small molecule co-inducer
C)presence of a protein inducer
D)absence of a protein inducer

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An inducible operon requires the presence of a small molecule co-inducer to activate transcription. In the absence of the co-inducer, transcription is not induced. The other options, protein inducer and absence of a protein inducer, are not relevant for inducible operons.

Which of the Following Is Needed for an Inducible Operon