Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 8 - Figure 8.14 - The growth rate of E. coli on glucose and lactose - Question - Page 222: 1

Answer

The cell will utilize glucose first since lactose is an alternative energy source that they can utilized when glucose is not present.

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The cell will utilize glucose first since lactose is an alternative energy source that they can utilized when glucose is not present.

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