The Lactose Operon: Mutant analysis worksheet
Overview
This is a worksheet (with sample answers for instructors) that was developed to help learners get a better understanding of the nuances related to the regulation of the Lac operon, and to provide them with opportunities to practice analytical thinking. We have used it for years in the biology component of a first year university science course (for science majors).
Worksheet for learners
A set of sample answers for instructors are available (below), as well as a slide with a simplified diagram of the Lac operon.
This worksheet was developed to help students get a better understanding of the nuances related to the regulation of the Lac operon, and to provide them with opportunities to practice analytical thinking. We have used it for years in the biology component of a first year university science course (for science majors).