An $E. coli$ cell with a mutated $z$ gene of the $lac$ operon cannot grow in a medium containing only lactose as the source of energy because:

  • A
    They cannot synthesize functional $\beta$-galactosidase.
  • B
    They cannot transport lactose from the medium into the cell.
  • C
    The $lac$ operon is constitutively active in these cells.
  • D
    In the presence of glucose,$E. coli$ cells do not utilize lactose.

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Consider the following statements of gene regulation and select the correct statements $:$
$(A)$ Expression of genes is regulated by metabolic,physiological,or environmental conditions.
$(B)$ Galactose can act as an inducer for the lac operon.
$(C)$ The operator region is adjacent to the promoter elements in most operons.
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$(E)$ Regulation of the lac operon by a repressor is referred to as positive regulation.

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