All genes are not "on" all the time. Using the metabolic needs of E. coli, explain how this conserves energy resources.
a. By only activating genes when they are needed for a specific metabolic process, E. coli can conserve the energy resources required for producing unnecessary proteins.

b. The ability to turn off genes when they are not needed allows E. coli to allocate its energy resources more efficiently, ensuring that energy is not wasted on unnecessary metabolic processes.

c. Regulating gene expression in response to metabolic needs allows E. coli to prioritie the production of proteins that are essential for survival, conserving energy for crucial cellular functions.

d. By controlling gene expression based on metabolic demands, E. coli can avoid expending energy on excessive protein production, thereby conserving energy resources for growth and maintenance.