Abstract
Much less is known about how bacteria segregate DNA prior to replication than is known about such processes in eukaryotic cells. Most bacterial chromosomes contain homologs of plasmid partitioning (par) loci. These loci encode ATPases called ParA that are thought to contribute to the mechanical force required for chromosome and plasmid segregation, but the mechanisms by which these ATPases function in segregation are unknown. In Vibrio cholerae, the chromosome II (chrII) par locus is essential for chrII segregation.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.