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===Genus===  
===Genus===  
Genus species: Streptomyces coelicolor
Genus species: Streptomyces coelicolor  


Edited by student of Rachel Larsen at UCSD.
Edited by Amy Stapp, student of Rachel Larsen at UCSD.


==Description and significance==
==Description and significance==

Revision as of 19:16, 30 April 2007

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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

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?


Replicon Type:

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Cell structure and metabolism

Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.


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Ecology

Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.

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

Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required

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