Structural and Functional Relationships in Prokaryotes - Barton, Larry L

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Résumé :
An Introduction to the Prokaryotic Cell.- The Cellular System.- Cellular Structures and Their Function.- The Plasma Membrane.- Cell Wall Structure.- The Cell Wall Matrix.- Capsules, Pili, and Internal Structures.- Profiles of Bacterial Growth.- Cell Motion, Sensing, and Communication.- Cellular Growth and Reproduction.- Physiological Basis for Growth in Extreme Environments.- Bioenergetics.- Electron Transport and Coupled Phosphorylation.- Transmembrane Movement: Mechanisms and Examples.- Metabolic Processes.- Pathways of Carbon Flow.- Organization and Cellular Processing.- Metabolism of Nitrogen and Sulfur.- Biometals....

Sommaire:
This book on bacterial physiology takes a balanced view of physiology, discussing both bioenergetics and bacterial metabolism in a way that establishes general principles and concepts and emphasizes the information gained from model systems. It also covers some experimental design issues in order to give readers an appreciation of the practical aspects and consequences of bacterial metabolism. The author stimulates readers to think about future developments in the field by presenting discussions from five world-famous bacterial physiologists....