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Would cells with the mutated ribosome binding site upstream of the Permease gene still be able to metabolize lactose

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Answer: No, lactose metabolism will stop.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the binding site of ribosome with mRNA gets mutated then the ribosome will not be able to translate the mRNA. As a result of this no functional enzymes will be produced or synthesized in this process like permease and beta-galactosidase.

In the absence of these enzyme proteins the lactose will not be metabolized by the cells of the body.

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