250 uL of 1M azide was added to a 25 mL yeast solution. What was the concentration of azide in the yeast culture? (use proper units)

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250 uL of 1M azide was added to a 25 mL yeast solution.

What was the concentration of azide in the yeast culture? (use proper units)

 

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Introduction:
  • Azide is a strong inhibitor of yeast mitochondrial respiration.
  • It obstructs the electron transport chain, preventing ATP production.
  • Azide is frequently used in laboratories to investigate the effects of inhibiting this process on cellular metabolism.
  • It can also be used as a preservative in yeast cultures to inhibit bacterial development.
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