A bacteria contains the gene for the lac operon, an enzyme that is produced in the presence of lactose. Someone who is lactose intolerant is unable to produce the enzyme needed to metabolize lactose when consumed. Explain how this could be used to help someone who is lactose intolerant.

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3. A bacteria contains the gene for the lac operon, an enzyme that is produced in the presence of lactose.
Someone who is lactose intolerant is unable to produce the enzyme needed to metabolize lactose when
consumed. Explain how this could be used to help someone who is lactose intolerant.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A bacteria contains the gene for the lac operon, an enzyme that is produced in the presence of lactose. Someone who is lactose intolerant is unable to produce the enzyme needed to metabolize lactose when consumed. Explain how this could be used to help someone who is lactose intolerant.
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