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<i> Corynebacterium glutamicum </i> | |||
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Revision as of 05:28, 2 May 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Corynebacterium glutamicum
Classification
Higher order taxa
Domain-Bacteria; Phylum; Class; Order; family - Mycobacteriaceae [Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]
Species
Corynebacterium glutamicum
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.
Genome structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?
C. glutamicum has a circular chromosome containing about 3 megabses (1).
Cell structure and metabolism
Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.
Pathology
C. glutamicum is a non-pathogenic bacterium.
Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required
References
Kalinowski, Jörn, Dr. "Fermentative Production of Amino Acids and Vitamins by Corynebacteria". Universität Bielefeld. <a href="http://www.genetik.uni-bielefeld.de/Genetik/coryne/coryne.eng.html">Genetik</a>
Edited by Giang Nguyen, student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano