Answer to Question #279038 in Molecular Biology for kaye

Question

will the operon continue if the lacy is deleted

Answer 1

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.