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==Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle== | ==Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle== | ||
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces. | Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces. | ||
Nosema apis uses oxidative metabolism and Trehalase which is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of trehalose to glucose | |||
==Ecology and Pathogenesis== | ==Ecology and Pathogenesis== |
Revision as of 19:36, 29 November 2023
Classification
Domain: Eukaryota Phylum: Microsporidia Family: Nosematidae Genus: Nosema Species: N. apis
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?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Nosema apis uses oxidative metabolism and Trehalase which is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of trehalose to glucose
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 Elan Doyle, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.