Suppose Lactose Is in High Concentration and Glucose Is in Low

question 192

Multiple Choice

Suppose lactose is in high concentration and glucose is in low concentration in the surrounding media, yet the cell is not taking in much lactose.The lactose that is taken in is quickly metabolized.The most likely explanation for this is a mutation in

• A) the gene coding for β-galactoside.
• B) the gene coding for β-galactoside permease.
• C) the gene coding for β-galactoside transacetylase.
• D) the operator.
• E) the promoter.

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