Temperature-Sensitive Mutations

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What is a temperature-sensitive mutation?

A mutation showing phenotype at restrictive temperature

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What does Ts mean?

Temperature-sensitive

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At what temperature do Ts mutants fail to grow?

35–37°C

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At what temperature do Ts mutants grow?

28–30°C

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What does Cs mean?

Cold-sensitive

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At what temperature do Cs mutants fail to grow?

15–20°C

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What affects protein function in temperature-sensitive mutants?

Protein folding and stability