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What does lac in lac operon refer to?
What does lac in lac operon refer to?
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Lac operon:
- The lac operon is a system of structural genes responsible for the transport, utilization, and metabolism of lactose in Escherichia coli and other bacteria.
- It carries genes that code for enzymes involved in lactose metabolism.
- The term "lac" refers to "lactose".
Lac operon:
- The lac operon is a system of structural genes responsible for the transport, utilization, and metabolism of lactose in Escherichia coli and other bacteria.
- It carries genes that code for enzymes involved in lactose metabolism.
- The term "lac" refers to "lactose".
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