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A microbiologist ran some tests on pure enzymes extracted from a pathogenic bacterial strain. She found that Compound Z was a potent inhibitor of an enzyme essential for DNA replication. In subsequent tests, however, when the scientist incubated bacterial cultures in media containing high concentrations of Compound Z, she observed no effect on the bacteria. Pose a scientific question the scientist might use to pursue additional research on this topic
A microbiologist ran some tests on pure enzymes extracted from a pathogenic bacterial strain. She found that Compound Z was a potent inhibitor of an enzyme essential for DNA replication. In subsequent tests, however, when the scientist incubated bacterial cultures in media containing high concentrations of Compound Z, she observed no effect on the bacteria. Pose a scientific question the scientist might use to pursue additional research on this topic
1 Answer
Nov 18, 2017
Question: Can Compound Z be ingested by/get into the bacteria?
Explanation:
Since the researcher discovered the inhibitory effects of the compound on pure enzymes extracted from the cell, there is no guarantee that the compound can get inside the cell and have the same effects.
