Using phages that came from E. coli with the genotype al+ be+, you infect a strain ofE. coli that is mutated and auxotrophic (al- be- ) for both genes. You plate the colonies on the plates below. Indicate which genotypes could grow on each plate. (there are 4 possible genotypes) #1 – minimal media #2 – minimal plus al #3 – minimal plus be #4 – minimal plus be and al

Using phages that came from E. coli with the genotype al+ be+, you infect a strain ofE. coli that is mutated and auxotrophic (al- be- ) for both genes. You plate the colonies on the plates below. Indicate which genotypes could grow on each plate. (there are 4 possible genotypes) #1 – minimal media #2 – minimal plus al #3 – minimal plus be #4 – minimal plus be and al

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter17: Bacterial And Viral Genetics

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