Paramecium presents several advantages f o r analyzing the effect of radiation on genetic mechanisms. In tlx first place, its sniall size rnakes it suitable for stiidy with less penetrating radiations. Of course, that characteristic is shared with all those organisms discussed this morning. More imp
The effects of growth conditions on the esterases ofParamecium aurelia
โ Scribed by E. Rowe; I. Gibson; A. Cavill
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1971
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 455 KB
- Volume
- 5
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0006-2928
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โฆ Synopsis
The esterase isozymes of Paramecium aurelia grown in the presence and absence of bacteria were examined by starch gel electrophoresis. Where present, bacteria make a positive contribution to the esterase zymograms. Different bacteria contribute different esterases. Paramecia growing in axenic medium possess a different esterase which is not produced by the same parmecia growing in the presence of bacteria. This axenic esterase disappears when bacteria are added back to the medium.
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