Bacteria utilize the enzyme alanine racemase to convert L-Ala to D-Ala, which is then utilized in cell wall building. Wh
Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 3:13 pm
Bacteria utilize the enzyme alanine racemase to convert L-Ala to D-Ala, which is then utilized in cell wall building. What else is the enzyme capable of? A) Convert a 50:50 mixture of L-Ala and D-Ala into a mixture that is nearly 100% L-Ala. B) D) Convert a 50:50 mixture of L-Ala and D-Ala into a mixture that is nearly 100% D- Ala. (probably not this) B) By creating a type of Ala that is neither D nor L, you can get around the CORN rule. C) Convert D-Ala to L-Ala