Select two correct statements from the four $(a-d)$ given below regarding the $lac$ operon.
$(A)$ Glucose or galactose may bind with the repressor gene and induce inactivity.
$(B)$ In the absence of lactose,the repressor binds with the operator region.
$(C)$ The $z$-gene codes for permease.
$(D)$ This was elucidated by Francois Jacob and Jacques Monod.
Which of the following are the correct statements?

  • A
    $(B)$ and $(D)$
  • B
    $(A)$ and $(B)$
  • C
    $(B)$ and $(C)$
  • D
    $(A)$ and $(C)$

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