Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 8 - Figure 8.13 - A repressible operon - Question - Page 222: 1

Answer

Glucose is the primary source of energy, and it release most ATPs in the aerobic respiration process. Lactose is only used when the supply of glucose is depleted. Moreover cAMP is required for the utilization of lactose which only accumulates by the hydrolysis of ATP.

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