Why is glucose a favored carbon source in E. coli culture?

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Topic
Glucose has a very high affinity to the phosphotransferase system and provides a significant amount of energy for cells by directly entering glycolysis as glucose 6-phosphate and being consumed through the tricarboxylic acid cycle.
Answer
Glucose is a favored carbon source in E. coli culture due to its high affinity for the phosphotransferase system and its efficient energy provision through glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid cycle.
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