Question
Biology Question on Molecular Basis of Inheritance
What does lac refer to in what we call the lac operon:
A
Lactose
B
Lactase
C
Lac insect
D
The number 1,00,000
Answer
Lactose
Explanation
Solution
The lac operon is a group of genes in bacteria that are involved in the metabolism of lactose, a type of sugar.
So, the correct option is (A): Lactose