In a Particular E

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a particular E. coli strain, a mutation in the thiMD operon results in improper formation of the stem loop secondary structure making it impossible to bind TPP. There are two enzymes encoded by the thiMD operon. How many of the enzymes encoded in the thiMD operon are translated?

• A) two
• B) zero
• C) three
• D) one