Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 7 - Microbial Genetics - Self Quiz - Page 211: 11

Answer

(a) Catabolite repression

Work Step by Step

In catabolite repression, the presence of a preferred nutrient, which is often glucose, represses the synthesis of enzymes that would be used to metabolize some alternative substance.
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