Abstract
The isolation, properties, and genetic analysis of a strain of Escherichia coli K-12 with an amber recA mutation are described. The experiments demonstrate that the recA product is a protein that is probably not essential for growth.
MeSH Terms
Alkanes
Chromosome Mapping
Crosses, Genetic
Culture Media
Escherichia coli/growth & development,isolation & purification,radiation effects
Genetic Complementation Test
Genetics, Microbial
Mutagens
Mutation
Nitrosoguanidines
Recombination, Genetic
Suppression, Genetic
Transduction, Genetic
Ultraviolet Rays
Chemicals
Alkanes
Culture Media
Mutagens
Nitrosoguanidines
Authors & Affiliations
1 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID
Mount D W
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