ISSN:
1573-0972
Keywords:
Bacteria
;
evolution
;
molecular
;
pairing
;
recognition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract One principal function of biological molecules in bacteria is to recognize other molecules. This allows cells to assemble for regulated enzymatic catalysis and the integration of biochemical pathways. Recognition is also an essential and a specific property in base pairing of DNA in the double helix. Therefore, recognition events must have been central to early self-assembly of primitive genetic material, genomes, cells, genetic recombination and especially in enzyme-substrate-product recognition events. Molecular recognition events are examined with an emphasis on their central role in early prokaryotic evolution.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008882931061
