The Lac Operon Contains the Gene(s) for the Protein(s)

question 20

Multiple Choice

The lac operon contains the gene(s) for the protein(s)

• A) β-galactosidase.
• B) permease.
• C) transacetylase.
• D) β-galactosidase and permease
• E) All the answers are correct.

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