Two Bacterial Strains Have the Same Genes for Metabolizing a Carbohydrate,but

question 25

Multiple Choice

Two bacterial strains have the same genes for metabolizing a carbohydrate,but one is wild-type for a regulatory inducer while the genetic variant does not produce the inducer.Which of the following statements is CORRECT with regard to the metabolic pathway enzymes?

• A) The bacteria have the same phenotype.
• B) The bacteria have the same genotype but different phenotypes.
• C) The genotypes and phenotypes of the bacteria are the same.
• D) The bacteria are phenotypically the same but have different genotypes.
• E) The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.

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