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[[Image:bacillus_detergent.jpg|frame|left| Detergent granules containing enzymes produced by ''Bacillus subtilis''. From [http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/success/en/pur/0291e.html Innovation in Europe]]] | |||
==Genome Structure== | ==Genome Structure== |
Revision as of 00:04, 21 April 2010
Classification
Eukaryota; Cryptophyta; Cryptomonadales; Cryptomonadaceae; Cryptomonas
Species
NCBI: [1] |
Cryptomonas Ovata
Description and Significance
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.
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 Alison Cutter and Alexandra David, students of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.