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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 |
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C. |
In the presence of glucose E.coli cells do not utilize lactose |
D. |
They cannot transport lactose from the medium into the cell |