Given below is the representation of the $lac$ operon of $E. coli$. Identify $I$ and $II$ from the options given below.
$I$ Promoter $II$ $Z$ $Y$ $A$

  • A
    $I - \beta$-galactosidase gene, $II$ - Regulatory gene
  • B
    $I -$ Regulatory gene, $II$ - Operator
  • C
    $I -$ Operator, $II - \beta$-galactosidase gene
  • D
    $I -$ Operator, $II$ - Regulatory gene

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What is the structural gene equivalent to?

In $lac$ operon,the switching on or switching off of the operator is achieved by . . . . . . .

If $E. coli$ is grown in a culture medium containing both glucose and lactose as carbon sources,when will its $lac$ operon be in the 'switch on' state?

In a negative operon,

$A$: Operator gene is functional when it is not blocked by repressor.
$R$: Regulator gene produces active protein only which acts on operon system in $E. coli$.

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