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The X-gal medium is suitable for detection of gene regulation of the lack operon gene. The media turns from white to blue in the presence of beta-galactosidase, a gene product of lacZ. Beta-galactosidase cleaves lactose into galactose and glucose. Utilisation of lactose as an energy source by Escherichia occurs when there shortage of glucose in the environment.
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