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Species which can grow on _______ as a carbon source are called as methylotropic.

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asked Feb 8, 2022 in Genetic Engineering by Charlotte (118k points)

Species which can grow on _______ as a carbon source are called as methylotropic.

(a) methylase

(b) methanol

(c) methane

(d) methanoic acid

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Noah (693k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Charlotte

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The correct option is (b) methanol

To explain: Methylotropic species are those species which can grow on methanol as a carbon source. It induces expression of genes for enzymes such as methanol oxidase.

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