Figure 13-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).
-The conclusion associated with mutant strain III in Figure 13-1 was that it:
A) contained all the enzymes needed for normal metabolism.
B) was missing all the enzymes for metabolism of amino acids.
C) was missing an enzyme for metabolism and could not synthesize arginine.
D) was missing an enzyme for metabolism and could not synthesize citrulline.
E) was missing an enzyme for metabolism and could not synthesize ornithine.

Question

Figure 13-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). 
-The conclusion associated with mutant strain III in Figure 13-1 was that it:
A) contained all the enzymes needed for normal metabolism. 
B) was missing all the enzymes for metabolism of amino acids. 
C) was missing an enzyme for metabolism and could not synthesize arginine. 
D) was missing an enzyme for metabolism and could not synthesize citrulline. 
E) was missing an enzyme for metabolism and could not synthesize ornithine.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mutant strain III was concluded to be missing an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of arginine, indicating a block in the metabolic pathway specific to arginine production.

Figure 13-1 Use the Figure to Answer the Corresponding Question(s)