A Conditional Mutant Is One Whose Expression Is Influenced by Some

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A conditional mutant is one whose expression is influenced by some environmental condition.

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Definitions:

Proton Gradient

A gradient of hydrogen ions across a membrane, often used in the process of generating ATP in cells, particularly within the mitochondria during cellular respiration.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process that converts oxygen and glucose into energy in the form of ATP, water, and carbon dioxide, taking place in the mitochondria.

Lactate Fermentation

An anaerobic metabolic process by which glucose or other six-carbon sugars are converted into cellular energy and the metabolite lactate.

Aerobic Respiration

The metabolic process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.