Vibrio cholera: Difference between revisions
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==Genome Structure== | ==Genome Structure== | ||
Vibrio cholera contains a 4.0Mbp genome, consisting of two circular chromosomes. There are a predicted 3,885 total genes. | |||
==Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle== | ==Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle== |
Revision as of 00:48, 22 April 2008
Classification
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Vibrionales; Vibrionaceae [Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]
Species
NCBI: Taxonomy |
Vibrio cholerae
Description and Significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
Genome Structure
Vibrio cholera contains a 4.0Mbp genome, consisting of two circular chromosomes. There are a predicted 3,885 total genes.
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.