In Neurospora,a Linear Biochemical Pathway Synthesizes an Amino Acid Z

question 20

Multiple Choice

In Neurospora,a linear biochemical pathway synthesizes an amino acid Z.E1,E2,and E3 are enzymes that catalyze the three reactions. Null mutants for the enzyme E2 gene will grow on minimal medium supplemented with compounds:

• A)W or X.
• B)Y or Z.
• C)W or X or Y or Z.
• D)Z only.
• E)W only.

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Definitions:

Structure

The arrangement of atoms in a molecule or the manner in which atoms are bonded to form a molecule, which dictates the molecule’s properties and reactivity.

Organic Product

A molecule predominantly consisting of carbon and hydrogen that is the result of organic reactions.

Reaction

A method where one or more materials, known as reactants, undergo a transformation to produce one or more distinct materials, referred to as products.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, often comprising carbon-based structures.