ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Evolution
;
Catalase
;
Phylogenetic tree
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Heme-containing catalase sequences from 20 different organisms representing prokaryotes, fungi, animals, and plants have been compiled for phylogenetic reconstruction. Phylogenies based on distance and parsimony analysis show that fungal and animal catalases can be derived from one ancestor, whereas bacterial catalases fail to form a monophyletic group. Plant catalases appear to form a second class of catalases that arose independently from a possible prokaryotic ancestor.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00170464