Sequential use of glucose then lactose in two growth phases is called what?
ADiauxic growth
BTransformation
CGene induction
DReplication
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Diauxic growth
The dual control of CAP and repressor gives two distinct growth phases known as diauxie.
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