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.
Eligibility of Spouses and Children. Generally, coverage must be offered to an employeeâs legal spouse and dependent children. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, group insurance plans are required to extend coverage to adult dependents through age 26. For now, this only applies in cases where the adult dependentâs employer does not offer coverage.