Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions favour(s) high amount of glutamic acid synthesis by Corynebacterium glutamicum?

A. High activity of glutamate dehydrogenase B. Low activity of α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase C. Resistance to penicillin D. Activity of PPP carboxylase and pyruvate carboxylase

  1. Option A

  2. Options A, B, C and D

  3. Options A, B and C

  4. Options A and B
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D Correct answer
Explanation

C. glutanicum, i.e. glutamic acid-producing bacteria have a high activity of glutamate dehydrogenase and a low activity of α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, which favours high amount of glutamic acid synthesis by Corynebacterium glutanicum.

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