The activity of the enzyme beta-galactosidase can be measured by X-gal in the growth media. Explain why X-gal turns blue when metabolized by beta-galactosidase.

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The activity of the enzyme beta-galactosidase can be measured by X-gal in the growth media.
Explain why X-gal turns blue when metabolized by beta-galactosidase.
Transcribed Image Text:The activity of the enzyme beta-galactosidase can be measured by X-gal in the growth media. Explain why X-gal turns blue when metabolized by beta-galactosidase.
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