Allolactose Is an Important Molecule in Regulation of the Lac $\beta$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Allolactose is an important molecule in regulation of the lac operon. How does allolactose differ from lactose?

• A) Lactose contains galactose and glucose, while allolactose contains two glucose units.
• B) Lactose is a reducing sugar, while allolactose is not.
• C) Lactose contains a \(\beta\)-glycosidic bond, while allolactose contains an \(\alpha\)-glycosidic bond.
• D) Lactose contains a 1\(\rightarrow\)4 glycosidic bonds, while allolactose contains a 1\(\rightarrow\)6 glycosidic bond.
• E) None of these statements describes differences between lactose and allolactose.

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