Improperly functioning acyl carrier proteins (ACPs) would likely result in
A. a physiological shift to anaerobic metabolism where an energized membrane is less important for energy production.
B. enhanced growth of a bacterium due to faster growth substrate uptake by a weakened membrane.
C. no harm to bacteria, because only archaeons and eukaryotes use ACPs for fatty acid biosynthesis.
D. death for a bacterium due to poor lipid bilayer integrity.
Answer:D
Improperly functioning acyl carrier proteins (ACPs) would likely result in
A. a physiological shift to anaerobic metabolism where an energized membrane is less important for energy production. B. enhanced growth of a bacterium due to faster growth substrate uptake by a weakened membrane. C. no harm to bacteria, because only archaeons and eukaryotes use ACPs for fatty acid biosynthesis. D. death for a bacterium due to poor lipid bilayer integrity.