LACZ GENES
\lˈak zˈɛd d͡ʒˈiːnz], \lˈak zˈɛd dʒˈiːnz], \l_ˈa_k z_ˈɛ_d dʒ_ˈiː_n_z]\
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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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