Bacterial growth and form / Arthur L. Koch.

Author/creator Koch, Arthur L., 1925-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Chapman & Hall, ©1995.
Descriptionxviii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 393-416) and index.
LCCN 94038640
ISBN0412028719 :

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Laupus Books - Stacks QW 52 B131G 1995 ✔ Available Place Hold