Suppose that there is a mutation in the lac operon that prevents the repressor from binding to the operator. In the absence of lactose (or allolactose), the genes of the operon will be . In the presence of lactose (or allolactose), the genes will be .

Which of the following is an advantage of using embryonic stem cells in medical research? a. the use of embryonic stem cells is much less expensive than the use of adult stem cells. o b. no living tissue is damaged when scientists use embryonic stem cells. o c. embryonic stem cells are able to differentiate into a wider range of cells than adult stem cells. d. there is no controversy surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells.