How is gene expression regulated in eukaryotes?

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(N/A) Gene expression results in the formation of a polypeptide.
In eukaryotes,regulation can be exerted at various levels:
$(i)$ Transcriptional level (formation of primary transcript).
$(ii)$ Processing level (regulation of splicing).
$(iii)$ Transport of $mRNA$ from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
$(iv)$ Translational level.
Genes in a cell are expressed to perform a specific function or a set of functions.
For example,the enzyme $\beta$-galactosidase in $E. coli$ hydrolyzes lactose into galactose and glucose. However,if lactose is absent in the medium,the synthesis of $\beta$-galactosidase is not required.
Thus,metabolic,physiological,or environmental conditions regulate gene expression.

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Which of the following statements concerning the regulatory gene $(i)$,associated with the $lac$ operon are incorrect?
$(I.)$ $\text{mRNA}$ is transcribed from the $i$ gene whether lactose is present or not.
$(II.)$ $\text{mRNA}$ is transcribed from the $i$ gene only when the lactose is present.
$(III.)$ $\text{mRNA}$ is transcribed from the $i$ gene only when the lactose is not present.
$(IV.)$ Lactose inhibits the translation of $i$ gene $\text{mRNA}$.

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