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

question 22

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 color. X-gal is likely to be a compound ________.

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

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