Which of the following is required as inducer(s) for the expression of Lac operon?
- Glucose
- Galactose
- Lactose
- Lactose and galactose
Solution
Lac operon becomes active only after inducing lactose as it is a substrate for the enzyme beta-galactosidase and it also regulates the switching on and off of the operon which cannot be done by glucose and galactose.
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