Two bacterial strains have the same genes for metabolizing a carbohydrate, but one is wild-type for a regulatory inducer while the other does not produce the inducer. Which of the following statements is CORRECT with regard to the metabolism of the bacteria?
◦ The two bacterial strains have different phenotypes.
◦ The genotypes and phenotypes of the two bacterial strains are the same.
◦ The two bacterial strains have the same phenotype.
◦ The two bacterial strains have the same phenotype but have different genotypes.
◦ The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.