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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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

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Options:
  • A A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • B A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • C A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  • D A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Gene 'a'
  • The structural gene of the lac-operon which codes for Transacetylase enzyme.
Gene 'y'
  • The structural gene of the lac-operon which codes for Permease enzyme.
Gene 'i'
  • The i gene codes for the repressor of the lac operon.
  • The repressor binds to the operator region to stop the transcription of structural genes.
Gene 'z'
  • The structural gene of the lac-operon which codes for b-β-Galactosides enzyme.

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