When E Coli Is Grown in Medium Containing Both Glucose and and Lactose

question 77

Multiple Choice

When E. coli is grown in medium containing both glucose and lactose, 

• A) the cells growth fastest after lactose is used up.
• B) the cells use lactose first, then glucose.
• C) the cells grow fastest initially when glucose is available.
• D) the cells use the glucose and then stop growing.
• E) the cells grow at the same rate until all sugars are depleted.

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