Select the correct option for $\beta$-galactosidase.

  • A
    $H_2O + \text{Lactose} \rightarrow \text{Glucose} + \text{Galactose}$
  • B
    $H_2O + \text{Galactose} \rightarrow \text{Glucose} + \text{Lactose}$
  • C
    $H_2O + \text{Lactose} \rightarrow \text{Galactose} + \text{Maltose}$
  • D
    $H_2O + \text{Maltose} \rightarrow \text{Glucose} + \text{Glucose}$

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. Gene $a$ $I$. $\beta$-galactosidase
$B$. Gene $y$ $II$. Transacetylase
$C$. Gene $i$ $III$. Permease
$D$. Gene $z$ $IV$. Repressor protein

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In the $lac$ operon,if a nonsense mutation occurs in the $lac\, y$ gene,which enzymes will be synthesized?

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Which enzyme is the expression product of the $y$ gene in the $lac$-operon?

In an $E. coli$ strain,the $i$ gene gets mutated such that its product cannot bind the inducer molecule. If the growth medium is provided with lactose,what will be the outcome?

Which of the following would you expect to find in an inducible system?

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