Streptomyces coelicolor
Classification
Higher order taxa
Domain: Bacteria Phylum: Actinobacteria Class: Actinobacteria Subclass: Actinobacteridae Order: Actinomycetales Suborder: Streptomycineae Family: Streptomycetaceae
Strains: Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2)
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Genus
Genus species: Streptomyces coelicolor
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Description and significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them.
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Genome structure
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Cell structure and metabolism
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Ecology
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Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
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Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
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References
"Streptomyces Coelicolor A3(2)". NCIB Taxonomy Browser. 29 April 2007. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?mode=Info&id=100226&lvl=3&lin=f&keep=1&srchmode=1&unlock>.
Edited by student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano