Which Molecule Metabolizes Lactose into Simple Sugars

question 224

Multiple Choice

Which molecule metabolizes lactose into simple sugars?

• A) β-galactoside transacetylase
• B) β-galactoside permease
• C) β-galactosidase
• D) The operator of the lac operon
• E) The promoter of the lac operon

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