Genes that make lemons sour revealed

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Genes that make lemons sour revealed Read the full article at: rsc.li/2Z0B4fq Scientists have found out why some citrus fruits are sour and others are sweet. They have discovered a mutation in the genes that can produce sweeter fruit. The genes encode part of a plant cell called ‘proton-pumping proteins’. In plant cells, vacuoles are normally more acidic than the surrounding cytoplasm. The difference in acidity is controlled by protein pumps that transport protons (hydrogen ions) across the membrane into the vacuoles. Juice vacuoles of sour lemon varieties express two genes encoding for two proton-pumping proteins. Expression levels of these genes are much lower in varieties with sweeter fruit. Genetically modifying these genes may allow farmers to alter the sweetness of their fruits. This slide summarises a recent article published by Chemistry World. Use this slide as a lesson starter. Image credit: © Hans Hillewaert/CC BY-SA 4.0

Genes that make lemons sour revealed Read the full article at: rsc.li/2Z0B4fq Scientists have found out why some citrus fruits are sour and others are sweet. They have discovered a mutation in the genes that can produce sweeter fruit. The genes encode part of a plant cell called ‘proton-pumping proteins’. In plant cells, vacuoles are normally more acidic than the surrounding cytoplasm. The difference in acidity is controlled by protein pumps that transport protons (hydrogen ions) across the membrane into the vacuoles. Juice vacuoles of sour lemon varieties express two genes encoding for two proton-pumping proteins. Expression levels of these genes are much lower in varieties with sweeter fruit. Genetically modifying these genes may allow farmers to alter the sweetness of their fruits. Give the pH of a weak acid. Explain why a hydrogen ion (H+) can be described as a proton. What would happen to the pH of a vacuole as more hydrogen ions are pumped into it? The acids in fruits are weak acids. Explain the difference between a weak and a strong acid. This slide summarises a recent article published by Chemistry World. Use this slide as a lesson starter. Image credit: © Hans Hillewaert/CC BY-SA 4.0 The questions could be used with a 14-16 class studying acids. The biology terminology is used on the GCSE biology course. Answers A number >3 and <7 A hydrogen ion has only one proton (and no electrons and neutrons). The pH would decrease as the vacuole gets a higher concentration of hydrogen ions. (extension question) A weak acid is only partially ionised in aqueous solution and so has lower concentration of hydrogen ions.