In a Bacterial Cell,synthesis of an Essential Amino Acid Would

question 78

Multiple Choice

In a bacterial cell,synthesis of an essential amino acid would take place continually unless the amino acid was abundant in the growth media,in which case ________.

• A)the genes that code for the enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of the amino acid would be repressed
• B)the genes that code for the enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of the amino acid would be induced
• C)the enzymes that catalyze the reactions to hydrolyze the amino acid would be repressed
• D)the enzymes that catalyze the reactions to hydrolyze the amino acid would be induced

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Definitions:

Alpha Particle

A type of ionizing radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay.

Atomic Nucleus

The central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons and holding most of the atom's mass.

Ionizing Power

The ability of a chemical or physical agent to ionize atoms or molecules by altering their charge through the removal or addition of electrons.

Radioactive Particle

Particles emitted from nuclei as a result of nuclear instability, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.