The LacY gene codes for the production of the lactose transport protein. Which of the following is true of a mutant cell containing only mutant, non-functional LacY protein and growing in high lactose, low glucose conditions?

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The LacY gene codes for the production of the lactose transport protein. Which of the following is
true of a mutant cell containing only mutant, non-functional LacY protein and growing in high
lactose, low glucose conditions?
These cells will be unresponsive if glucose concentrations increase.
O Lactose concentrations will rise in the cell.
Glucose concentrations will rise in the celI.
These cells will be unable to utilize lactose as an energy source.
Transcribed Image Text:The LacY gene codes for the production of the lactose transport protein. Which of the following is true of a mutant cell containing only mutant, non-functional LacY protein and growing in high lactose, low glucose conditions? These cells will be unresponsive if glucose concentrations increase. O Lactose concentrations will rise in the cell. Glucose concentrations will rise in the celI. These cells will be unable to utilize lactose as an energy source.
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