What is the function of the transacetylase gene in the lac operon?

What is the function of the transacetylase gene in the lac operon?
  1. It codes for beta-galactosidase
  2. It codes for permease
  3. It codes for transacetylase
  4. It is not involved in lactose metabolism

Solution

The a gene codes for transacetylase, which has a minor role in lactose metabolism.

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