A Compound Known as X- Gal Is Widely Used in Molecular

question 16

Multiple Choice

A compound known as X- Gal is widely used in molecular genetic research. When wild- type normal) E. coli is grown on medium containing X- Gal, the bacterial colonies turn blue. In contrast, when lacZ mutants are grown on medium containing X- Gal, the bacterial colonies remain their normal white colour. What is X- Gal likely to be?

• A) a compound chemically similar to glucose
• B) a compound chemically similar to lactose
• C) a compound chemically similar to galactose
• D) a compound that cannot be transported into lacZ mutants
• E) a compound that can only be transported into lacA mutants

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Analyze the role of critical thinking in interpreting psychological research and claims.

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