5 Questions
Which enzyme is responsible for initiating the degradation of medium chain length n-alkanes in Pseudomonas putida?
Alkane hydroxylase
Which set of enzymes catalyze α-and ω-hydroxylation of n-alkanes in Pseudomonas putida?
Alkane hydroxylase, fatty alcohol dehydrogenase, and fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase
Which enzyme catalyzes step 1 in the conversion of n-alkanes to fatty acids in yeast (Candida maltose)?
P450 monooxygenase
Which enzymes catalyze steps 2 and 3 in the conversion of n-alkanes to fatty acids in yeast (Candida maltose)?
Fatty alcohol oxidase and fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase
Which species of yeast is mentioned in the text as being capable of alkane degradation?
Candida maltosa
Test your knowledge on the degradation of petroleum in marine environments! Learn about alkane degradative pathways and the role of Pseudomonas putida in breaking down n-alkanes. Explore the process of alkane hydroxylation and terminal oxidation, and discover how bacteria play a crucial role in these steps.
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