Given below is a schematic representation of lac operon:
(a) Identify i and p.
(b) Name the ‘inducer’ for this operon and explain its role.
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Identification of given parts in schematic representation of lac operon
(a) Identification of 'i' and 'p'
- In the given diagram 'i' is regulatory genes which codes for repressor of the lac operon.
- On the other hand, 'p' is the promoter involved in the process.
(b) Name of the inducers and its role
- In the given lac operon, lactose acts as the inducer.
- The main role of lactose as inducer in the model is that it is involved in regulation of switching on and off of the operon.
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