ISSN:
1432-0983
Keywords:
Chloroplast DNA
;
Chlorophyll a/c alga
;
Evolution
;
Ribosomal operon
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary There are almost no data describing chloroplast genome organization in chromophytic (chlorophyll a/c) plants. In this study chloroplast ribosomal operon placement and gene organization has been determined for the golden-brown alga Olisthodiscus luteus. Ribosomal RNA genes are located on the chloroplast DNA inverted repeat structure. Nucleotide sequence analysis, demonstrated that in contrast to the larger spacer regions in land plants, the 16S–23S rDNA spacer of O. luteus is only 265 by in length. This spacer contains tRNAIle and tRNAAla genes which lack introns and are separated by only 3 bp. The sequences of the tRNA genes and 16S and 23S rDNA termini flanking the spacer were examined to determine homology between O. luteus, chlorophytic plant chloroplast DNA, and prokaryotes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00435509
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