A Bacterium Is Unable to Transport Lactose into the Cell

question 48

Multiple Choice

A bacterium is unable to transport lactose into the cell to be broken down. Which gene is likely mutated in this bacterium?

• A)lacZ
• B)lacY
• C)lacI
• D)lacP
• E)lacO

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