Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
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ISBN: 9781319050962
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 16.2, Problem 4TPSQ
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The event of the development of most mammals is lactose available for use by E. coli in the gut.

Introduction:

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar which is present in milk. It is comprised of two monosaccharide units of carbohydrate that is glucose and galactose. Lactose acts as an energy source for E.coli and many other bacteria.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way in which availability of lactose to E. coli in humans differ from that seen in other mammals.

Introduction:

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar which is present in milk. It is comprised of two monosaccharide units of carbohydrate that is glucose and galactose. Lactose acts as an energy source for E.coli and many other bacteria.

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