The lac repressor is made up of four identical polypeptides (thus a homotetramer). Part of the molecule has a site (or sites) that enable it to recognize and bind to the 24 base pairs of the lac operator. Another part of the repressor contains sites that bind to allolactose.
A âdependentâ is identified from the relationship between the parent and the child. It includes any child up to the age of 26, whether that child is married, a student, is employed, and/or has coverage available through a non-parent.** Spouses and children.
Depending on the type of qualifying event, âqualified beneficiariesâ can include the employee (or retired employee) covered under the group health plan, the covered employeeâs spouse, and the dependent children of the covered employee.