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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12002162

Which of the following is required as inducer(s0 for the expression of lac operon?

  • galactose

  • lactose

  • lactose and galactose

  • glucose

Solution

B.

lactose

Lac operon is and inducible operon. Lactose is the substrate for the enzyme straight beta-galactosidase and it also regulates switching on and off of the operon. Hence, it is termed as inducer.