Abstract
Growth and morphogenesis of rod-shaped bacteria are briefly reviewed, with a special reference to the Gram negative species Escherichia coli. Diverse effects of membrane lipid composition or microviscosity ( eta ) on different functions in a bacterial cell are listed, and a new mechanism for homeoviscous adaptation is discussed. A conceivable hypothesis is postulated to explain shape changes of bacillary bacteria, based upon activity changes with eta of surface located proteins involved in envelope growth.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 465-470 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Speculations in Science and Technology |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 1983 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology