Designed as an upper-level textbook and a reference for researchers, this important book concentrates on central concepts of the bacterial lifestyle. Taking a refreshingly new approach, it present an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organism and as a member of an interacting population. Beginning with a description of cellular structures, the text proceeds through metabolic pathways and metabolic reactions to the genes and regulatory mechanisms. At a higher level of complexity, a discussion of cell differentiation processes is followed by a description of the diversity of prokaryotes and their role in the biosphere. A closing section deals with man and microbes (ie, applied microbiology).
The first text to adopt an integrated view of the prokaryotic cell as an organism and as a member of a population.
Vividly illustrates the diversity of the prokaryotic world - nearly all the metabolic diversity in living organisms is found in microbes.
New developments in applied microbiology highlighted.
Extensive linking between related topics allows easy navigation through the book. Essential definitions and conclusions highlighted.
Supplementary information in boxes.
Edited by:
Joseph W. Lengeler,
Gerhart Drews,
Hans G. Schlegel
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 245mm,
Width: 204mm,
Spine: 47mm
Weight: 1.985kg
ISBN: 9780632053575
ISBN 10: 0632053577
Pages: 992
Publication Date: 22 December 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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A / AS level
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Bacteriology Paved the Way to Cell Biology: A Historical Account 1 H. G. Schlegel, W. Kohler Section I The Prokaryotic Cell F. Mayer 2. Cellular and Subcellular Organization of Prokaryotes 20 F. Mayer Section II Basic Prerequisites for Cellular Live A Kroger, G Fuchs 3. Substrate-Level Phosphorylation 48 A. Kroger 4. Electron-Transport-Coupled Phosphorylation 59 A. Kroger 5. Multiple Roles of Prokaryotic Cell Membranes 68 R. Kramer 6. Growth and Nutrition 88 G. Fuchs, A. Kroger 7. Biosynthesis of Building Blocks 110 G. Fuchs Section III Diversity of Metabolic Pathways G. Fuchs 8. Assimilation of Macroelements and Microlelements 163 G. Fuchs 9. Oxidation of Organic Compounds 187 G. Fuchs 10. Oxidation of Inorganic Compounds by Chemolithotrophs G. Kuenen 11. Aerobic Repriration and Regulation of Aerobic/Anaerobic Metabolisim 261 G. Unden 12. Aerobic Energy Metabolisim 278 W. Buckel 13. Utilization of Light by Prokaroytes 327 G. Drews Section IV The Genetics of Prokaroytes and Their Viruses B. Friederich , J. W. Lengeler 14. DNA, Chromosones, and Plasmids 343 W. Messer 15. The Genetic Information 362 W. Hillen 16. Genetic Exchange Between Microorganisims 386 E. Lanka, W. Pansegrou 17. Recombinant DNA Technology 416 K. Knippers, C-.A. Alpert Section V Gene Expression and Regulatory Mechanisims J. W. Lengeler 18. Regulation of Gene Expression: Operons and Regulons 437 S. Adhya 19. Posttranslational Control and Modification of Proteins 469 G. R. Jacobson 20. Global Regulatory Networks and Signal Transduction Pathways 491 J. W. Lengeler, P.W. Prostara 21. Regulation of Fermentation and Respiration 524 E. C. C. Lin Section VI Cell Growth and Differentiation G. Drews, J. W. Lengeler 22. The Bacterial Cell Cycle 541 K. Nordstram 23. Assembly of Cellular Surface Structures 555 K. Jann, B. Jann 24. Processes of Cellular Differentiation 571 G. Drews 25. Sporulation and Cell Differentiation 586 M. A. Marahiel, P. Zuber 26. Bacteriophages as Models for Differentiation 602 B. Kemper 27. Secondary Metabolisim in Bacteria: Antibiotic Pathways, Regulation, and Function 627 G. Lancini, A. L. Demain 28. Adaptation to Extreme Environment 652 I. R. Booth Section VIII Diversity and Systematics E. Stacketbrandt 29. Prokaryotic Diversity and Systematics 674 E. Stacketbrandt, B. Tindall, W. Ludwig, M. Goodfellow Section VIII Prokaryotes in the Bioshpere B. Schink 30. Ecophysiology and Ecological Niches of Prokaryotes 723 B. Schink 31. Habitats of Prokaryotes 763 B. Schink 32. Global Biogiochemical Cycles 804 B. Schink Section IX Applied Microbiology A. Pulher 33. Prokaryotes in Medicine 815 J. Hacker 34. Prokaryotes in Agriculture 850 F. O. O'Gara, U. B. Priefer, D. N. Dowling, M. P. Nutti 35. Prokaryotes in Industrial Production 874 H. Sahm 36. Prokaryotes in Environmental Processes 900 B. Schink 37. Prokaryotes and Man: Chances, Promises, and Risks 913 A. Pulher Index 921
Joseph W. Lengeler and Gerhart Drews are the authors of Biology of the Prokaryotes, published by Wiley.
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