The genetic unit consisting of three structural genes, an operator and a regulatory gene. The regulatory gene controls the synthesis of the three structural genes: BETA-GALACTOSIDASE and beta-galactoside permease (involved with the metabolism of lactose), and beta-thiogalactoside acetyltransferase.
    

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Expression of lac2 gene in sciatic nerve

The lac Operon : a short history of a genetic paradigm / Benno Müller-Hill.

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Expression of lac2 gene in sciatic nerve

The lac Operon : a short history of a genetic paradigm / Benno Müller-Hill.