A hypothetical bacterial colony grows well on minimal media plus kestose.
Select the genotype that most correctly represents this colony.
kes $^{+}$
kes $^{-}$
kes $^{\mathrm{R}}$
$k e s^{\mathrm{S}}$

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***A*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Genotype and Phenotype Relationship⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The bacterial colony's ability to grow well on minimal media supplemented with kestose suggests that it possesses a functional gene for utilizing kestose. Therefore, the genotype that most correctly represents this colony would be kes+ (kestose-utilizing positive).⚹◊What is the significance of the presence or absence of kestose in the growth of the bacterial colony⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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