Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

  Figure 16.2 -Refer to Figure 16.2. A branched metabolic pathway synthesizes two related amino acids D and F). If there is a genetic defect, resulting in a nonfunctional enzyme 3), how could you ensure that adequate amounts of the amino acid F are synthesized? A) Add enzyme 2 to the medium. B) Supplement intermediate C. C) Supplement intermediate B. D) Supplement with intermediate E. Figure 16.2
-Refer to Figure 16.2. A branched metabolic pathway synthesizes two related amino acids D and F). If there is a genetic defect, resulting in a nonfunctional enzyme 3), how could you ensure that adequate amounts of the amino acid F are synthesized?


A) Add enzyme 2 to the medium.
B) Supplement intermediate C.
C) Supplement intermediate B.
D) Supplement with intermediate E.

Answer

D