Which of the Following Statements Regarding Control of the Lac

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding control of the lac operon and lactose utilization in bacteria is false?

• A)The lac operon will not be induced in the presence of both glucose and lactose.
• B)Control of the lac operon is negative,mediated by a repressor.
• C)The lac operon controls the expression of three downstream genes.
• D)Bacteria preferentially utilize lactose as a carbon source.

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