PRESCOTT'S MICROBIO W/PROCTORIO
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ISBN: 9781264731060
Author: WILLEY
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 16.3, Problem 3CC
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When E. coli cells are growing rapidly, they may contain up to four copies of their chromosomes. Why is this important if E. coli needs to carry out recombinational repair?
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PRESCOTT'S MICROBIO W/PROCTORIO
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