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E.coli cells with a mutated Z gene of the lac operon cannot grow in medium containing only lactose as the source of energy because:-

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 cells do not utilize lactose

D.

They cannot transport lactose from the medium into the cell