Bacterial growth and form / Arthur L. Koch.
| Author/creator | Koch, Arthur L., 1925- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Chapman & Hall, ©1995. |
| Description | xviii, 423 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | From the first cell to the last universal ancestor -- The contrast of the cellular abilities of eukaryotes and prokaryotes -- Bacterial growth -- The synthesis of functional bacterial wall -- Turgor pressure of bacterial cells -- The surface stress theory : nonvitalism in action -- The mechanical aspects of cell division -- The gram-positive coccus : Enterococcus hirae -- Gram-positive rod-shaped organism : Bacillus subtilis -- Gram-negative rod : Escherichia coli -- Apical growth of streptomyces and fungi -- Twisting and rotation during the growth of gram-positive rods -- The structural and physiological roles of the layers of the envelope of gram-negative bacteria -- Gliding motility, protonmotive force, and flagellar rotation -- Prokaryotic perspective. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-416) and index. |
| LCCN | 94038640 |
| ISBN | 0412028719 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QW 52 B131G 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |