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Role of the Inducer in the Induced Synthesis of β-Galactosidase in Escherichia coli

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INDUCED (adaptive) enzyme formation in microorganisms has been the subject of numerous studies1. Although a great deal is known about the kinetics of the biochemical processes involved, the precise role of the inducer remains enigmatic.

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RICKENBERG, H. Role of the Inducer in the Induced Synthesis of β-Galactosidase in Escherichia coli . Nature 185, 240–241 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1038/185240a0

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