In a particular E. coli strain, a mutation in the thiMD operon results in improper formation of the stem loop secondary structure making it impossible to bind TPP. There are two enzymes encoded by the thiMD operon

How many of the enzymes encoded in the thiMD operon are translated?


A. two
B. zero
C. three

D. one


A

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Which of the following does NOT influence the pH of extracellular fluids?

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disease. a. one of Lincoln’s descendants b. Lincoln’s sister c. a descendent of Lincoln’s great-great-grandfather d. DNA analysis on Lincoln’s skull determined that he e. Photographs of Lincoln provided physical evidence that he

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