TABLE 3.
thyA mutant frequencies in various strain backgrounds
| Strain background | Medium | f (10−8)a | No. (%) of deletions/insertions | No. (%) of base substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW25113 | LB | 67.5 (46–77) | 18 (12) | 127 (88) |
| LB + 10 ng/ml CPR | 474 (389–567) | 23 (52) | 21 (48) | |
| CC107 | LB | 38.0 (33.9–43.7) | 6 (11) | 46 (89) |
| LB + 10 ng/ml CPR | 110 (50.0–138) | 30 (71) | 12 (29) | |
| LB + 12 ng/ml CPR | 346 (199–659) | 5 (38) | 8 (62) | |
| LB + 14 ng/ml CPR | 730 (465–944) | 8 (44) | 10 (56) | |
| dinB | LB | 41.8 (37.1–42.8) | NDb | ND |
| LB + 10 ng/ml CPR | 327 (138–468) | 21 (64) | 12 (36) |
a
The values in parentheses are 95% confidence limits.
b
ND, not determined.