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7. Generation of Mutant Libraries

8. Labeled RNA Synthesis

9. Transposon-Site Hybridization Rich mediumMinimal medium

10. Minimal medium Rich medium

11. Rich medium Minimal medium Gene Ratio (Rich/Minimal) Auxotrophic Mutations Identified by TraSH

12. leuB leuD ilvA Superpathway of Leu, Val, and Ile biosynthesis BioCyc

13. Superpathway of sulfate assimilation and Cys biosynthesis cysD cysH BioCyc

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15. Codon Usage of M. bovis TAT/TACTyr2.06% (100% of Tyr) TTA/CTALeu0.63% (6.4% of Leu) ATAIle0.22% (5.2% of Ile) GTAVal0.48% (5.6% of Val) TAA/TAGStop0.14% (46.6% of Stop) TATAAT-10 element CBS

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