Operons that are inducible typically remain inactive until a specific molecule, known as an inducer, is introduced. This inducer is generally a substrate.

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Correct. Inducible operons, such as the lac operon, are typically inactive and become active only in the presence of an inducer, which is often a substrate like lactose. This aligns with the definition of inducible operons.

Operons that are inducible typically remain inactive until a specific molecule, known as an inducer, is introduced. This inducer is generally a substrate.

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