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Given below are two statements: Statement I: In the lac operon, the \(z\) gene codes for beta-galactosidase which is pri…

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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In the lac operon, the \(z\) gene codes for beta-galactosidase which is primarily responsible for the hydrolysis of lactose into galactose and glucose.
Statement II : In addition to lactose, glucose or galactose can also induce lac operon.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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a

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

b

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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