Abstract
A deoxyribonucleic acid ligase-deficient mutant is X-ray sensitive relative to the parent strain, suggesting that deoxyribonucleic acid ligase functions in repair of X-ray-induced, single-strand scissions.
MeSH terms
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Culture Media
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DNA, Bacterial
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Escherichia coli / enzymology
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Escherichia coli / growth & development
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Escherichia coli / radiation effects*
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Genetics, Microbial
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Ligases / metabolism*
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Mutation*
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Radiation Effects*
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Temperature
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Ultraviolet Rays
Substances
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Culture Media
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DNA, Bacterial
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Ligases