Lac genes are co-transcribed into which kind of mRNA?
AMonocistronic
BPolycistronic
CCapped, spliced
DIntron-containing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Polycistronic
The adjacent lac genes are transcribed together as one polycistronic mRNA.
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