What does the lac operon encode?
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Nucleic acids
Answer
Proteins are encoded by the lac operon, a set of genes in bacteria that control the metabolism of lactose. When lactose is present, the lac operon is activated, allowing the bacteria to produce enzymes that break down lactose into glucose and galactose, which can then be used for energy.
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