What is the function of the genes in the lac operon?
1 Answer
Jul 25, 2016
They code for enzymes that metabolize lactose.
Explanation:
There are three genes in the lac operon that code for enzymes that aid in the metabolism of lactose:
#beta# -galactosidase (lacZ): converts lactose into glucose and galactose#beta# -galactoside permease (lacY): transports lactose into the cell#beta# -galactoside transacetylase (lacA): adds acetyl-group to galactose (function still unknown)