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LacIplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigLacI: the protein encoded by the $lacI$ gene; also called the Lac repressor protein. Binds to lactose or IPTG; upon binding, it loses the ability to bind to $lacO$.: encoded by the $lacI$ geneplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGene: read Chapters 02, 03, 04, 05, and 06 for a definition of gene :-); also called the Lac repressor proteinplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigLacI: the protein encoded by the $lacI$ gene; also called the Lac repressor protein. Binds to lactose or IPTG; upon binding, it loses the ability to bind to $lacO$.. Binds to lactose or IPTGplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigIPTG: isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside, an inducer of the Lac operon. IPTG binds to the Lac repressor protein (also known as LacI).; upon binding, it loses the ability to bind to $lacO$.