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The first step in catabolism of lactose by the bacteria is ________________ of a linkage bond.(a) hydrolysis(b) oxidation(c) reduction(d) alkylationI got this question in class test.Question is from Gene Expression Control topic in section Control of Gene Expression of Cell Biology

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Right ANSWER is (a) hydrolysis

To EXPLAIN: The TWO sugars, glucose and galactose are linked through a β-galactosidase linkage. The first step in lactose catabolism is the hydrolysis of this linkage by the BACTERIAL ENZYME β-galactosidase.



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