sucrose ulilization by e. coli

[Sergio]

as far as I know DH5a can use sucrose. Usually i add 0,2-0,4 % p/v on
M63 or M9.
i don't know about JM109...

hope this helps

Sergio

T V Naga Rama Chander wrote:

> hello,
> do these commercially available E. coli cells: JM109, DH5alpha etc.
> ulilize sucrose as carbon source?
> any reference information/tips are welcome.
> thanks in advance.
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