Given below is a schematic representation of lac operon:(i). Identify

1.	Given below is a schematic representation of lac operon:(i). Identify i and p.(i). Name the ‘inducer’ for this operon and explain its role.
Answer» (i) i is the regulatory gene and p is the promoter gene. (ii) Lactose is the inducer. It is the substrate for the enzyme beta-galactosidase and it regulates switching on and off of the operon.

Given below is a schematic representation of lac operon:(i). Identify i and p.(i). Name the ‘inducer’ for this operon and explain its role.

Answer»

(i) i is the regulatory gene and p is the promoter gene.

(ii) Lactose is the inducer. It is the substrate for the enzyme beta-galactosidase and it regulates switching on and off of the operon.