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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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