Metabolism gives boost to understanding plant, animal nutrient evolution
Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 04:01
in Biology & Nature
In a new article, researchers explore the evolution of a family of enzymes, called 2-hydroxy acid oxidase, or 2-HAOX, that break down fats in both plant and animals. Their results show how plants and animals have adapted differently to similar environmental conditions in order to meet their energy needs.