NEETZoology-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
NEET Zoology Lac Operon MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
In the lac operon system, permease is coded by
A
y-gene
B
a-gene
C
i-gene
D
z-gene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the lac operon, the y-gene codes for permease, which facilitates the entry of lactose into the cell.
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