Types | DnaRegion
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Roles | Coding
CDS
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Sequences | BBa_M31100_sequence (Version 1)
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Description
This part encodes for the CrtB gene, which produces the phytoene synthase enzyme in the carotenoid synthesis pathway. This enzyme converts Geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP) to phytoene.
Notes
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Source
This gene is taken from the genome of the bacterium R capsulatus.