Q160 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Zoology

Which enzyme/s will be produced in a cell in which there is a non-sense mutation in the lac Y gene?

  • Correct answer
    A
    B-galactosidase
  • B
    Lactose permease
  • C
    Transacetylase
  • D
    Lactose permease and transacetylase

Solution

$\beta$-galactosidase is a structural gene present in segment of DNA, which carry lcdes for the synthesis of protein. Mutation in the lac Ygene of E.coli needs residues of cytoplasmic enzyme $\beta$-galactosidase. Lactose permease is a membrane protein, which is a major facilitator superfamily. Transacetylase is an enzyme transferring acetyl groups from one compound to another.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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