Properties of a deoxyribonucleic acid ligase mutant of Escherichia coli: x-ray sensitivity.
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.
D003470:Culture Media; D004269:DNA, Bacterial; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000201:enzymology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005827:Genetics, Microbial; D008025:Ligases / Q000378:metabolism*; D009154:Mutation; D011830:Radiation Effects; D013696:Temperature; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
D003470:Culture Media; D004269:DNA, Bacterial; D008025:Ligases