How Many of the Gene Products of the Lactose Operon

question 72

Multiple Choice

How many of the gene products of the lactose operon are required for the utilization of lactose to occur?

• A) none
• B) one
• C) two
• D) three
• E) four

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Definitions:

Method of Elimination

A technique used in algebra to solve systems of equations by canceling out one or more variables.

System of Equations

A set of equations with multiple variables, where the solution is the set of values that satisfies all equations simultaneously.

Method of Elimination

A technique for solving systems of linear equations by adding or subtracting equations in order to eliminate one of the variables.

System of Equations

A set of equations with the same variables, where the solution must satisfy all the equations in the system simultaneously.