The lac operon produces enzymes that allow the bacteria E. coli to metabolize lactose, it is in an inducable operon.  When lactose is present, will the repressor protein attach or leave the operon?  How would this effect the production of lactose producing enzymes?

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The lac operon produces enzymes that allow the bacteria E. coli to metabolize lactose, it is in an inducable operon.  When lactose is present, will the repressor protein attach or leave the operon?  How would this effect the production of lactose producing enzymes?

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