Final answer:
The statement is true. The lacZ gene contains one of the three lac operon operators, where the lac repressor protein binds to control the expression of the operon.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is true.
The lac operon consists of regulatory regions such as the promoter, operator, and the structural genes lacZ, lacY, and lacA. The lacZ gene contains one of the three lac operon operators. The operator region is where the lac repressor protein binds to control the expression of the operon.