Answer to Question #290590 in Molecular Biology for END

Question

1.  Oftentimes, scientists face unexpected challenges as they work on resolving a certain problem. As you were working on resolving this environmental issue, you received a report from a group of environmental engineers who are working with you on this project showing that the bacteria you are intending to use is not found in high quantities in that area of the sea.

 

Find a solution to this shortage. In your answer be sure to discuss the role of the enzyme hydroxylase.

Answer 1

Hydroxylases are enzymes which add an hydroxyl group to organic compounds. This addition is the first step of aerobic oxidative degradation.