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What is the relationship between the z, y, and a genes in the lac operon?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A They code for unrelated proteins
  • B They are involved in different metabolic pathways
  • C They code for proteins that are needed together to function in the same or related metabolic pathways
  • D They are not involved in any metabolic pathways
Solution:
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The correct answer is: They code for proteins that are needed together to function in the same or related metabolic pathways
The z, y, and a genes in the lac operon code for proteins that are needed together to function in lactose metabolism.

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