Which Region of the Lac Operon Would You Target If

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which region of the lac operon would you target if you want to disrupt the -10 and -35 consensus sequences?

• A)lacZ
• B)lacY
• C)lacI
• D)lacP
• E)lacO

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Definitions:

HBr

Hydrobromic acid is created by the dissolution of hydrogen bromide into water, resulting in a potent acid.

K

Often represents Potassium in the periodic table, a vital mineral in the human body and an important element in chemistry.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic).

HI

Hydroiodic acid, a diatomic molecule consisting of one hydrogen atom and one iodine atom, known for being a strong acid.