Questions tagged 'lac operon'
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Geraldine Gutmann
Dec 24, 2024
What is the basic function of catabolic operons like the lac operon?
What is the primary function of catabolic operons, such as the lac operon? a. To seek an alternative energy source when glucose is absent or present in insufficient amounts. b. To identify an altern...
Under which conditions are the lac structural genes expressed most efficiently?
Under what conditions are the lac structural genes expressed most efficiently? It is understood that lac genes are expressed most effectively in the presence of lactose and its analogs, particularly w...