Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Repair in Mustard-Resistant Bacteria

Abstract

Five strains of bacteria were tested for their sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and subsequent excision repair capability. Also, a suitable liquid holding medium was developed that permitted excision repair but no cell division for a considerable period of time. The three strains which were isolated from soil on the basis of their resistance to mustard showed enhanced resistance to UV.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA180752

Entities

People

  • Joseph Dennis
  • William E. White

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Bacteria
  • Cell Division
  • Cells
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Decontamination
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acids
  • Engineering
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Excision
  • Genetics
  • Governments
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Photochemical Reactions
  • Radiation
  • Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Molecular Genetics

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology