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.

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