Escherichia coli bacteria can control gene expression during changes in environmental conditions. Analyze the example of gene expression of the bacteria below: Which statement best explains how the genes are being regulated?

a. The genes are off when the initiating chemical is present.
b. The initiating chemical bonds directly to the DNA and blocks the metabolism.
c. The operon is turned on only when the stimulating chemical is present.
d. The genes are turned off by the unbound repressors.

Is A or C   because The initiating chemical bonds does not directly to the DNA and blocks the metabolism, the repressor in the picture bind to protein and then blocks it ,so B is not correct,  and D is not correct because it is not an unbound repressor that turned off the gene(if you know the answer, please help me, I'm stuck with this question too :)  )

Explanation:

The answer is A.

Explanation:

The genes are off when the initiating chemical is present took the test

option c is the correct answer.

helicase, i think thats it