Random Mutagenesis Is Often Used in Industry to Produce Microbial

question 39

True/False

Random mutagenesis is often used in industry to produce microbial strains that have increased production ability.

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Definitions:

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a key role in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Renal Tubules

Renal tubules are microscopic tubes in the kidney where filtered blood is further processed into urine by reabsorbing water and nutrients and secreting wastes.

Cotransport

The simultaneous transport of two substances across a cell membrane in the same direction by a single carrier protein.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.