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Lactose is present, otherwise the lac operon is not needed and is shut off.

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The lac operon enables a bacterium to build the proteins needed for lactose metabolism only when what is presented?

Only when lactose is present; if glucose is present the cell will metabolize glucose over lactose due to glucose being easier for the cell to metabolize.


The obvious advantage of the lactose operon system is that?

it allows bacteria to regulate the expression of genes involved in lactose metabolism in response to lactose availability. This enables efficient utilization of lactose as an energy source only when needed, conserving cellular resources when lactose is not present in the environment.


Who can metabolize lactose?

types of bacterium.


Is hafnia a lactose fermentor?

Yes, Hafnia is a lactose fermenter. It is a Gram-negative bacterium which can ferment lactose to produce acid and gas. This characteristic can be used for its identification in microbiology.


The operon that controls the metabolism of lactose is called the what?

its an operon required for the transport and metabolism of lactose.


How does lactaid speed up the breakdown and metabolism of lactose?

It is an artificial enzyme which takes the place of lactase. It acts as a catalyst by lowering the activation energy of the reaction in which lactose is broken down. This speeds up the metabolism of lactose.


Does Morganella Morganii ferment lactose?

no, it shows negative for lactose fermentation on MacConkey's agar


Where does Lactose metabolism occur in the human body?

Lactose metabolism primarily occurs in the small intestine. Enzymes called lactase are responsible for breaking down lactose into its simpler forms, glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed by the body for energy. If lactase is deficient, individuals may experience lactose intolerance.


How does allolactose work?

Allolactose is a molecule that binds to the lac repressor protein in E. coli, causing it to detach from the lac operator region in the lac operon. This allows RNA polymerase to bind to the promoter and transcribe the genes necessary for lactose metabolism. Ultimately, this process enables the bacteria to use lactose as an energy source.


Where and when does lactose metabolism occur in humans?

Lactose metabolism occurs in the small intestine of humans. It begins when lactase, an enzyme produced by the small intestine, breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose. This process allows the body to absorb these simple sugars for energy.


Is lactose a polymer?

Dairy are rich in proteins, milk,cheese, yogurt has good amount of proteins. Butter is not a good proteins source but they are rich in fats. It is essential to have enough amount of proteins in our daily meal.


Where and when lactose metabolism occurs in humans?

Digestive System.