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Raziya Sultana
on Dec 08, 2024Verified
In Näsvall's experiments, the purpose of the mutation to the HisA enzyme in Salmonella was to
A) create a promiscuous enzyme that could only synthesize histidine.
B) create a promiscuous enzyme with the ability to synthesize histidine and tryptophan.
C) create a paralog of a promiscuous enzyme.
D) simulate a gene duplication event.
Promiscuous Enzyme
An enzyme that is capable of acting on a broad range of substrates, displaying functional versatility.
HisA Enzyme
An enzyme involved in the biosynthesis pathway of histidine, an essential amino acid, playing a critical role in microbial metabolism.
- Differentiate among various forms of genetic alterations and understand their significance in evolutionary adaptation.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various forms of genetic alterations and understand their significance in evolutionary adaptation.
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