Answer in Molecular Biology for kaye #279038
April 9th, 2023
will the operon continue if the lacy is deleted
Genes in the lac operon specify proteins that help the cell utilize lactose. lacZ encodes an enzyme that splits lactose into monosaccharides (single-unit sugars) that can be fed into glycolysis. Similarly, lacY encodes a membrane-embedded transporter that helps bring lactose into the cell.