Complete the following sentence with the most relevant answer.

The lac repressor protein ...

Select one:

a.
Binds to the RNA polymerase and facilitates transcription

b.
Binds to the operator and prevents transcription

c.
Binds to the operator and facilitates transcription

d.
Binds to the RNA polymerase and prevents transcription

b. Binds to the operator and prevents transcription

b. Binds to the operator and prevents transcription