A Nutrient Binds to Receptors near the flAgellar Basal Body

question 84

Multiple Choice

A nutrient binds to receptors near the flagellar basal body. This will result in _______.

• A) inhibition of flagella rotation
• B) clockwise rotation of flagella
• C) counterclockwise rotation of flagella
• D) numerous tumbles

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Definitions:

Deactivating Group

A substituent attached to an aromatic ring that decreases the rate of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Activating Group

A substituent attached to a reactive center in a chemical compound that increases the compound’s reactivity.

Inductive Destabilization

The destabilization of a molecule due to the transmission of charge through bonds, typically affecting reactivity and stability.

Resonance

A concept in chemistry where a molecule is represented by two or more structures to depict its electron distribution more accurately.