What is the function of the green object in this representation of the lac operon?

It bonds to lactose in order to permit lactase enzymes to be produced, which break down lactose in the environment.
It serves as a repressor to prevent the production of lactase enzymes, which break down lactose in the environment.
It helps regulate the production of lactase enzymes, which break down lactose in the environment.
All of the above are correct.
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What is the function of the green object in this representation of the lac operon? 
 		
	It bonds to lactose in order to permit lactase enzymes to be produced, which break down lactose in the environment.
	It serves as a repressor to prevent the production of lactase enzymes, which break down lactose in the environment.
	It helps regulate the production of lactase enzymes, which break down lactose in the environment.
	All of the above are correct.
@Abhisar

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