Fig. 1
From: Isolation of bacteria that catabolize abiotically synthesized tetroses via the formose reaction
The inhibitory effects of d-erythrose and l-erythrulose on the growth of model bacterial species. (A,B) Structures of d-erythrose and l-erythrulose. (C–F) The specific growth rates (µ, h− 1) were determined using the minimal media containing 1 g/L of d-glucose (or d-fructose for C. necator) and varying concentrations (0.5, 1, 2, or 4 g/L) of d-erythrose or l-erythrulose. The relative growth rates were determined by comparing the specific growth rates in these media to that in the glucose-only medium. Data are presented as the means of five independent cultures (n = 5). Error bars represent standard deviations.
