ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Blue-Green Algae
;
DNA Renaturation
;
Genome Size
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The molecular weight of the genomes of the blue-green algaeAnacystis nidulans andAnabaena cylindrica have been estimated as 2.27×109 and 2.47×109 daltons respectively from the renaturation kinetics of DNA. Thus the genomes of these organisms are similar in size to that ofEscherichia coli K-12, (2.40×109 daltons) measured by the same technique. No evidence was obtained of repeated sequences in the DNA of the two blue-green algae.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00696239
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