Which Is Likely to Occur in E

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is likely to occur in E. coli cells that are grown in milk?

• A) The lac operon is shut off, and the cells will not produce lactose-utilizing enzymes.
• B) The trp repressor is activated, and the cells will produce lactose-utilizing enzymes.
• C) The trp operon is turned on, but the bacteria will not produce lactose-utilizing enzymes.
• D) The trp operon and the lac operon are both switched off.

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