In the Lac Operon,the Product of Structural Gene LacZ Is

Question

In the lac operon,the product of structural gene lacZ is capable of __________.
A)splitting the linkage of lactose to produce glucose and galactose
B)binding to the operator of the lac operon
C)transporting lactose into the cell
D)forming lactose from two glucose molecules
E)forming ATP from pyruvate

Accepted Answer

The product of structural gene lacZ is beta-galactosidase, which is capable of splitting the linkage of lactose to produce glucose and galactose. This allows the cell to utilize lactose as a carbon source for energy.