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The lactose present in the growth medium of bacteria is transported to the cell by the action of
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEETNEET 2024
Options:
  • A Acetylase
  • B Permease
  • C Polymerase
  • D Beta-galactosidase
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Permease
The $y$ gene lac operon codes for permease enzyme, which increase the permeability of cell to $\beta$-galactosides.
So, the lactose present in the growth medium of bacteria is transported into the cell by the action of permease.

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