Essentials of Genetics Plus Mastering Genetics with eText -- Access Card Package (9th Edition) (Klug et al. Genetics Series)
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Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino
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Chapter 13, Problem 21PDQ
A series of mutations in the bacterium Salmonella typhimurium results in the requirement of either tryptophan or some related molecule in order for growth to occur. From the data shown here, suggest a biosynthetic pathway for tryptophan.
| Growth Supplement | |||||
| Mutation | Minimal Medium |
Anthranilic Acid |
Indole Glycerol Phosphate |
Indole | Tryptophan |
| trp-8 | – | + | + | + | + |
| trp-2 | – | – | + | + | + |
| trp-3 | – | – | – | + | + |
| trp-1 | – | – | – | – | + |
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Essentials of Genetics Plus Mastering Genetics with eText -- Access Card Package (9th Edition) (Klug et al. Genetics Series)
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