Question

SUT1 gene is involved in _______________

(a) Sterol uptake

(b) Carbohydrate uptake

(c) Protein uptake

(d) Metal ion uptake

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Question is from Fermentation Biochemistry topic in division The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Sterol uptake

Explanation: The product of SUT1 gene is involved in the sterol uptake. Bourot and Karst in 1995 isolated a SUT1 from yeast and provided evidence that it is involved in sterol uptake under conditions of anaerobiosis, or in the absence of haem biosynthesis.