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Which of the following is responsible for the switching on and off of the lac operon?(a) Lactose(b) Ethanol(c) Malate(d) FructoseI had been asked this question during an internship interview.Asked question is from Molecular Basis of Inheritance topic in section Molecular Basis of Inheritance of Biology – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (a) Lactose

For explanation I would say: The substrate for the enzyme β-galactosidase is lactose. The lac operon can EITHER be in its SWITCHED on or off position. This OPERATION is being regulated by lactose which is also known as the inducer.



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