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Biochemistry Basics of genetics 3647789c

Which of the following gene is constitutively expressed in E.coli?

A
Lac A
B
Lac I
C
Lac Y
D
Lac Z
High-Yield Explanation
Genes can be broadly divided into types based on their expression pattern: Constitutively expressed genes Regulated genes House-keeping genes Inducible/repressible Transcribed at a constant level Transcribed depending upon the environmental conditions Eg : Glycolytic enzymes Ribosomal RNA and proteins Eg : UDP-glucuronosyl transferase Lac I gene is constitutively regulated. Lac Z, Lac Y and Lac A genes are regulated by induction/repression.

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