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If a bacteria is facing lack of carbon sources in the media, which sigma factor concentration is expected to increase?(a) Sigma E(b) Sigma S(c) Sigma 70(d) Sigma 32The question was asked during an interview.My question is based upon Transcription in Prokaryotes : Sigma Factor in division Gene Expression : Transcription Prokaryotes of Cytogenetics |
Answer» CORRECT choice is (b) SIGMA S Explanation: Sigma S is synthesized when the cell is under stressed conditions as in stationary phase. It transcribes rpo S GENE which helps to overcome carbon starvation in stationary phase. Sigma E works in EXTREME conditions of shock, while sigma 70 and 43 work in normal conditions. |
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