A Mutation in Yeast Knocks Out the Ability of Cells

question 45

Multiple Choice

A mutation in yeast knocks out the ability of cells to convert pyruvate to ethanol.How might this mutation affect these yeast cells?

• A)The mutant yeast will be unable to metabolize glucose.
• B)The mutant yeast will be unable to grow anaerobically.
• C)The mutant yeast will be unable to grow aerobically.
• D)The mutant yeast will grow anaerobically only when provided glucose.

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