In E Coli, the Cya Gene Encodes Adenylate Cyclase

question 24

Essay

In E. coli, the cya gene encodes adenylate cyclase. Will cells that are cya- be able to grow on medium that contains lactose as the sole carbon source? Why or why not?

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Denial Stage

A phase of the grieving process where the individual refuses to accept the reality of loss, serving as a defense mechanism against emotional pain.

Illness

A state of being unwell or afflicted with a disease or ailment.

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