Answer to Question #292559 in Molecular Biology for alrawi

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.

Answer 1

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