High glucose levels decrease activity of the galactoside permease transporter. When lactose and glucose levels are high outside the cell, what will be the effect on lactose transport?

A. Lactose transport will increase.
B. Lactose transport will not change
C. Lactose transport will decrease


Ans: C. Lactose transport will decrease

Explanation: It does not make sense to transport lactose into the cell if glucose is abundant.

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