Many Defined Growth Media That Support Microbial Growth Lack Malonate

question 7

True/False

Many defined growth media that support microbial growth lack malonate, which is an important precursor for biosynthesis of lipid membranes. Based on this, we can infer cells also must have a metabolic pathway to generate malonate from other compounds.

---

Definitions:

Property Box

A dialog box in software applications where users can view and modify settings and characteristics of selected elements or objects.

SQL Server

A relational database management system developed by Microsoft, designed to store, retrieve, and manage structured data.

Resources Needed Field

A specific area or field in a document or software where information about required resources is entered or displayed.

Validation Rules

Criteria or algorithms used in databases and software to ensure the accuracy and consistency of input data.