Given below are two statements: Statement I : In the lac operon, the z gene codes for…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In the lac operon, the z gene codes for beta-galactosidase which is primarily responsible for the hydrolysis of lactose into galactose and glucose.
Statement II: In addition to lactose, glucose or galactose can also induce lac operon.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Answer
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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