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E coli cells with a mutant z gene of the lac operon cannot grow in medium containing only lactose as the source of energy because (AIPMT - 2005)

A. the lac operon is constitutively active in these cells
B. they cannot synthesize functional beta galactosidase
C. in the presence of glucose E Coli cell do not utilize lactose
D. they cannot transport lactose from the medium into the cell
Answer» B. they cannot synthesize functional beta galactosidase
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