Research on E $\beta$ -Galactosidase Is Required for Glucose Metabolism

question 44

Multiple Choice

Research on E. coli indicates that

• A) lactose is the preferred energy source.
• B) glucose is the preferred energy source.
• C) lactose and glucose are used equally as an energy source.
• D) \(\beta\)-galactosidase is required for glucose metabolism.
• E) three different proteins are synthesized when glucose is present.

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