Examine the Simple Metabolic Pathway in the Figure Above

question 25

Multiple Choice

Examine the simple metabolic pathway in the figure above.If A,B,and C are all substances required for growth of the organism that carries out this pathway,a strain that is mutant for the gene encoding enzyme 1 would be able to grow on which of the following media?

• A)minimal medium
• B)minimal medium supplemented with nutrient A only
• C)minimal medium supplemented with nutrient B only
• D)minimal medium with no supplements

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