Assume You Have Discovered a Cell That Produces a Lipase

question 4

Multiple Choice

Assume you have discovered a cell that produces a lipase that works in cold water for a laundry additive. You can increase the efficiency of this enzyme by changing one amino acid. This is done by

• A) irradiating the cells.
• B) site- directed mutagenesis.
• C) selection.
• D) selective breeding.
• E) enrichment.

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