Abstract
The incorporation of C14-leucine into protein bodies isolated from developing maize endosperm was studied. Protein bodies which incorporated significant amounts of C14-leucine were found to be contaminated with bacteria, while protein bodies prepared with sterile techniques incorporated C14-leucine at very low rates.
Streptomycin, penicillin, puromycin, and actinomycin did not completely inhibit the bacterial incorporation, while chloramphenicol was an effective inhibitor.
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