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Section 24.1 Review: Bacterial Evolution and Classification – A Deep Dive
Have you ever considered the unseen world teeming within us and around us? The microscopic realm of bacteria is far more complex and fascinating than many realize. Understanding bacterial evolution and classification is key to grasping the impact these organisms have on our planet, our health, and even our technological advancements. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of bacterial evolution and classification, specifically focusing on the concepts often covered in a Section 24.1 review (assuming a textbook context). We'll explore key evolutionary mechanisms, classification systems, and the ongoing challenges in bacterial taxonomy. Prepare for an enlightening journey into the microbial world!
H2: The Evolutionary Journey of Bacteria: From Humble Beginnings to Modern Diversity
Bacteria represent some of the earliest life forms on Earth, appearing billions of years ago. Their evolutionary success is a testament to their adaptability and remarkable metabolic diversity.
#### H3: Early Evolution and the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA)
The exact origin of bacteria remains a subject of intense research. However, the concept of a Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) suggests that all life on Earth, including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes, shares a common ancestor. While we may not fully understand LUCA's characteristics, the study of bacterial genomes provides valuable clues to early life's evolution. This includes examining conserved genes and metabolic pathways present in diverse bacterial lineages.
#### H3: Key Evolutionary Mechanisms in Bacteria
Several crucial mechanisms drive bacterial evolution:
Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT): Unlike vertical gene transfer (inheritance from parent to offspring), HGT involves the transfer of genetic material between unrelated organisms. This process significantly accelerates bacterial evolution, enabling the rapid acquisition of new traits, such as antibiotic resistance. Transformation, transduction, and conjugation are the primary methods of HGT.
Mutation: Random mutations in bacterial DNA are another driver of evolution. While many mutations are deleterious, some can confer advantageous traits, leading to selective advantages in specific environments.
Natural Selection: Environmental pressures, such as the presence of antibiotics or changes in nutrient availability, exert selective pressure on bacterial populations. Bacteria with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on these traits to subsequent generations.
H2: Classifying the Microbial World: Systems and Challenges
Classifying bacteria is a complex task, given their vast diversity and the ongoing discovery of new species. Traditional methods relied heavily on phenotypic characteristics, such as morphology, metabolic capabilities, and Gram staining. However, modern approaches incorporate genomic data for a more accurate and comprehensive classification.
#### H3: Traditional Classification Methods
Early bacterial classification systems used observable characteristics like:
Morphology: Shape (cocci, bacilli, spirilla), size, arrangement (chains, clusters).
Metabolic Characteristics: Oxygen requirements (aerobic, anaerobic), nutritional needs, fermentation products.
Gram Staining: A crucial technique differentiating bacteria based on cell wall composition (Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative).
#### H3: Modern Molecular Approaches to Classification
The advent of molecular techniques, particularly 16S rRNA gene sequencing, revolutionized bacterial taxonomy. This approach compares the sequences of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene, a highly conserved gene present in all bacteria, to determine evolutionary relationships and phylogenetic placement. This method has led to the reclassification of many bacterial species and the identification of entirely new lineages. Whole-genome sequencing offers even greater resolution for detailed phylogenetic analyses.
#### H3: The Challenges of Bacterial Taxonomy
Despite advancements, challenges remain:
Horizontal Gene Transfer: HGT complicates phylogenetic analyses, as it can obscure the evolutionary relationships inferred from vertical inheritance.
Phenotypic Plasticity: Bacteria can exhibit significant phenotypic variation depending on environmental conditions, making it difficult to define species based solely on phenotypic traits.
Uncultivated Bacteria: A significant portion of bacterial diversity remains unculturable in the laboratory, hindering their characterization and classification.
H2: The Significance of Understanding Bacterial Evolution and Classification
Understanding bacterial evolution and classification is crucial for several reasons:
Combating Infectious Diseases: Knowledge of bacterial phylogeny helps us understand the evolution of antibiotic resistance and develop effective strategies for combating infectious diseases.
Developing Biotechnological Applications: Bacteria are invaluable resources for biotechnology, playing crucial roles in various applications, including bioremediation, industrial enzyme production, and the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Understanding Environmental Processes: Bacteria are essential players in numerous ecological processes, including nutrient cycling, decomposition, and nitrogen fixation. Understanding their diversity and evolution is essential for understanding these crucial ecosystem functions.
Conclusion
This exploration of bacterial evolution and classification highlights the vast complexity and significance of these microscopic organisms. From their humble beginnings to their incredible diversity, bacteria continue to shape our world in profound ways. Understanding their evolutionary history and developing sophisticated classification systems are essential for advancing various scientific fields, from medicine and biotechnology to ecology and environmental science. Ongoing research continues to refine our understanding of these fascinating microbes, revealing new insights into the history of life on Earth and the potential for future discoveries.
FAQs
1. What is the significance of 16S rRNA gene sequencing in bacterial classification? 16S rRNA gene sequencing allows for the comparison of conserved genes across different bacterial species, providing a robust phylogenetic framework for classification. It provides a more accurate representation of evolutionary relationships than traditional phenotypic methods.
2. How does horizontal gene transfer impact bacterial evolution and classification? HGT complicates phylogenetic analyses because it introduces genetic material from unrelated organisms, potentially obscuring the evolutionary relationships based on vertical inheritance. This makes establishing clear phylogenetic lineages more challenging.
3. What are some examples of the biotechnological applications of bacteria? Bacteria are used in various biotechnological applications, including bioremediation (cleaning up pollutants), production of industrial enzymes (e.g., for laundry detergents), and the synthesis of pharmaceuticals (e.g., antibiotics).
4. How does natural selection influence bacterial evolution? Environmental pressures, like the presence of antibiotics or changes in nutrient availability, select for bacteria with advantageous traits. These bacteria are more likely to survive and reproduce, driving evolutionary changes within bacterial populations.
5. What are some of the challenges in classifying uncultivable bacteria? The inability to culture many bacteria in the laboratory limits our ability to study their characteristics and obtain genomic data necessary for accurate classification. Metagenomic approaches are crucial for studying these unculturable bacteria.
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: The Pangenome Hervé Tettelin, Duccio Medini, 2020-04-30 This open access book offers the first comprehensive account of the pan-genome concept and its manifold implications. The realization that the genetic repertoire of a biological species always encompasses more than the genome of each individual is one of the earliest examples of big data in biology that opened biology to the unbounded. The study of genetic variation observed within a species challenges existing views and has profound consequences for our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underpinning bacterial biology and evolution. The underlying rationale extends well beyond the initial prokaryotic focus to all kingdoms of life and evolves into similar concepts for metagenomes, phenomes and epigenomes. The book’s respective chapters address a range of topics, from the serendipitous emergence of the pan-genome concept and its impacts on the fields of microbiology, vaccinology and antimicrobial resistance, to the study of microbial communities, bioinformatic applications and mathematical models that tie in with complex systems and economic theory. Given its scope, the book will appeal to a broad readership interested in population dynamics, evolutionary biology and genomics. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Genetics and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Michel Tibayrenc, 2024-07-19 Genetics and Evolution of Infectious Diseases, Third Edition discusses the evolving field of infectious diseases and their continued impact on the health of populations, especially in resource-limited areas of the world where they must confront the dual burden of death and disability due to infectious and chronic illnesses. Although substantial gains have been made in public health interventions for the treatment, prevention, and control of infectious diseases, in recent decades the world has witnessed the emergence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing antimicrobial resistance, and the emergence of many new bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral pathogens. Fully updated and revised, this new edition presents the consequences of such diseases, the evolution of infectious diseases, the genetics of host-pathogen relationship, and the control and prevention strategies that are, or can be, developed. This book offers valuable information to biomedical researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners, decisions-makers, and students and postgraduates studying infectious diseases, microbiology, medicine, and public health that is relevant to the control and prevention of neglected and emerging worldwide diseases. - Takes an integrated approach to infectious diseases - Provides the latest developments in the field of infectious diseases - Focuses on the contribution of evolutionary and genomic studies for the study and control of transmissible diseases - Includes updated and revised contributions from leading authorities, along with six new chapters |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Manual of clinical microbiology Patrick R. Murray, Ellen Jo Baron, 2007 As the field of clinical microbiology continues to change, this edition of the Manual of Clinical Microbiology has been revised and rewritten to incorporate the most current clinical and laboratory information. In two volumes, 11 sections, and 152 chapters, it offers accessible and authoritative descriptions of important diseases, laboratory diagnosis, and therapeutic testing of all clinically significant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Inferring Phylogenies Joseph Felsenstein, 2004-01 Phylogenies, or evolutionary trees, are the basic structures necessary to think about and analyze differences between species. Statistical, computational, and algorithmic work in this field has been ongoing for four decades now, and there have been great advances in understanding. Yet no book has summarized this work. Inferring Phylogenies does just that in a single, compact volume. Phylogenies are inferred with various kinds of data. This book concentrates on some of the central ones: discretely coded characters, molecular sequences, gene frequencies, and quantitative traits. Also covered are restriction sites, RAPDs, and microsatellites. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections David S. Hui, Giovanni A. Rossi, Sebastian L. Johnston, 2016-06-01 Viral respiratory tract infections are important and common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the past two decades, several novel viral respiratory infections have emerged with epidemic potential that threaten global health security. This Monograph aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome and other viral respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza, avian influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and human rhinovirus, through six chapters written by authoritative experts from around the globe. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Viruses: Essential Agents of Life Günther Witzany, 2012-11-13 A renaissance of virus research is taking centre stage in biology. Empirical data from the last decade indicate the important roles of viruses, both in the evolution of all life and as symbionts of host organisms. There is increasing evidence that all cellular life is colonized by exogenous and/or endogenous viruses in a non-lytic but persistent lifestyle. Viruses and viral parts form the most numerous genetic matter on this planet. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Virus Structure , 2003-10-02 Virus Structure covers the full spectrum of modern structural virology. Its goal is to describe the means for defining moderate to high resolution structures and the basic principles that have emerged from these studies. Among the topics covered are Hybrid Vigor, Structural Folds of Viral Proteins, Virus Particle Dynamics, Viral Gemone Organization, Enveloped Viruses and Large Viruses. - Covers viral assembly using heterologous expression systems and cell extracts - Discusses molecular mechanisms in bacteriophage T7 procapsid assembly, maturation and DNA containment - Includes information on structural studies on antibody/virus complexes |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: The Symbiotic Planet Lynn Margulis, 2013-12-31 A distinguished microbiologist explains the importance of symbiosis - where different organisms contribute to each other's support - and how this is changing our view of life on Earth Lynn Margulis is an ardent supporter of the Gaia hypothesis: the idea that due to the finely balanced interdependence of all life forms, the planet functions as a single, giant cell. She argues that no organism is an island, and that all are linked to each other. Written with tremendous zest and authority The Symbiotic Planet traces the evolution of Earth from the origins of life and sex to the emergence of 'hyperseas' and an eerie future she describes for humanity. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Horizontal Gene Pool Christopher M. Thomas, 2003-09-02 Bacteria are the most ubiquitous of all organisms. Responsible for a number of diseases and for many of the chemical cycles on which life depends, they are genetically adaptable. Vital to this adaptability is the existence of autonomous genetic elements-plasmids-which promote genetic exchange and recombination. The genes carried by any particular plasmid may be found in only a few individuals of any species but can also be shared with other species and thus constitute a horizontal gene pool. This book explains the various contributions that plasmids make to this pool: the replication, stable inheritance and transfer modules, the phenotypic markers they carry, the way they evolve, the ways they contribute to their host population and the approaches that we use to study and classify them. It also looks at what we know about their activity in natural communities and the way that they interact with other mobile elements to promote bacterial evolution. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Biology for AP ® Courses Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht, 2017-10-16 Biology for AP® courses covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester Advanced Placement® biology course. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology for AP® Courses was designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the College Board’s AP® Biology framework while allowing significant flexibility for instructors. Each section of the book includes an introduction based on the AP® curriculum and includes rich features that engage students in scientific practice and AP® test preparation; it also highlights careers and research opportunities in biological sciences. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: The Origin of Life Carl R. Woese, 1984 |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Microbial Evolution Howard Ochman, 2016 Bacteria have been the dominant forms of life on Earth for the past 3.5 billion years. They rapidly evolve, constantly changing their genetic architecture through horizontal DNA transfer and other mechanisms. Consequently, it can be difficult to define individual species and determine how they are related. Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology examines how bacteria and other microbes evolve, focusing on insights from genomics-based studies. Contributors discuss the origins of new microbial populations, the evolutionary and ecological mechanisms that keep species separate once they have diverged, and the challenges of constructing phylogenetic trees that accurately reflect their relationships. They describe the organization of microbial genomes, the various mutations that occur, including the birth of new genes de novo and by duplication, and how natural selection acts on those changes. The role of horizontal gene transfer as a strong driver of microbial evolution is emphasized throughout. The authors also explore the geologic evidence for early microbial evolution and describe the use of microbial evolution experiments to examine phenomena like natural selection. This volume will thus be essential reading for all microbial ecologists, population geneticists, and evolutionary biologists. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance Jun Lin, Kunihiko Nishino, Marilyn C. Roberts, Marcelo Tolmasky, Rustam I. Aminov, Lixin Zhang, 2015-06-01 Antibiotics represent one of the most successful forms of therapy in medicine. But the efficiency of antibiotics is compromised by the growing number of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Antibiotic resistance, which is implicated in elevated morbidity and mortality rates as well as in the increased treatment costs, is considered to be one of the major global public health threats (www.who.int/drugresistance/en/) and the magnitude of the problem recently prompted a number of international and national bodies to take actions to protect the public (http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/docs/road-map-amr_en.pdf: http://www.who.int/drugresistance/amr_global_action_plan/en/; http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/carb_national_strategy.pdf). Understanding the mechanisms by which bacteria successfully defend themselves against the antibiotic assault represent the main theme of this eBook published as a Research Topic in Frontiers in Microbiology, section of Antimicrobials, Resistance, and Chemotherapy. The articles in the eBook update the reader on various aspects and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. A better understanding of these mechanisms should facilitate the development of means to potentiate the efficacy and increase the lifespan of antibiotics while minimizing the emergence of antibiotic resistance among pathogens. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Antimicrobials in Livestock 1: Regulation, Science, Practice Lucie Pokludová, 2020-12-07 This first volume in a two-volume work enhances readers’ understanding of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in selected bacterial species that cause diseases in major food producing animals. It provides an overview of the current legislation and policies seeking to regulate the authorisation, manufacturing, distribution and use of veterinary antimicrobials in practice in a way that helps to contain the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The focus is put on Europe, without neglecting the global context. Moreover, attention is paid to various uses of antimicrobials in livestock, considering both their risks and benefits, from the distant past to the present. Growth promotion, prophylaxis, metaphylaxis, diagnostics and treatment are discussed not only with regard to food production and animal health, but also considering the One Health concept, which combines public and animal health with environmental aspects. A summary of various systems for monitoring the use of antimicrobials is provided, as well as an overview of the diseases that European veterinarians most often treat with antimicrobials. In closing, the book addresses the complexity of recent measures that are of key importance for antimicrobial stewardship, e.g. biosecurity, vaccination and other preventive tools including the newest technologies like smart farming. The complete two-volume work provides an extensive review of various aspects related to the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine, especially considering major food producing species, their most common infectious diseases and causative pathogens, and mainly focusing on the situation in Europe, without ignoring the global context. While Volume I discusses more general aspects of antibiotic use such as regulatory, laboratory and practical issues from different perspectives, Volume II more specifically discusses medical aspects and the use of antimicrobials in cattle, pigs, poultry and horses, as well as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, two of the most important factors determining the success of treatment. In both volumes, each chapter confronts the reader with open questions to stimulate further discussions and future research on the topics covered. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Review of Medical Microbiology Ernest Jawetz, 1972 |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Microbial Phylogeny and Evolution Jan Sapp, 2005-03-03 The birth of bacterial genomics since the mid-1990s brought withit several conceptual modifications and wholly new controversies. Working beyond the scope of the neo-Darwinian evolutionary synthesis, a group of leading microbial evolutionists addresses the following and related issues, often with markedly varied viewpoints: · Did the eukaryotic nucleus, cytoskeleton and cilia also orginate from symbiosis? · Do the current scenarios about he origin of mitochondria and plastids require revision? · What is the extent of lateral gene transfer (between species) among bacteria? · Does the rDNA phylogenetic tree still stand in the age of genomics? · Is the course of the first 3 billion years of evolution even knowable? |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Taxonomy of Prokaryotes , 2011-12-05 Taxonomy of Prokaryotes, edited by two leading experts in the field, presents the most appropriate up-to-date experimental approaches in the detail required for modern microbiological research. Focusing on the methods most useful for the microbiologist interested in this specialty, this volume will be essential reading for all researchers working in microbiology, immunology, virology, mycology and parasitology. Methods in Microbiology is the most prestigious series devoted to techniques and methodology in the field. Established for over 30 years, Methods in Microbiology will continue to provide you with tried and tested, cutting-edge protocols to directly benefit your research. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: MCQs in Microbiology G. Vidya Sagar, 2008 |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Trends in the Systematics of Bacteria and Fungi Paul Bridge, David Smith, Erko Stackebrandt, 2020-12-09 Methods in microbial systematics have developed and changed significantly in the last 40 years. This has resulted in considerable change in both the defining microbial species and the methods required to make reliable identifications. Developments in information technology have enabled ready access to vast amounts of new and historic data online. Establishing both the relevance, and the most appropriate use, of this data is now a major consideration when undertaking identifications and systematic research. This book provides some insights into how current methods and resources are being used in microbial systematics, together with some thoughts and suggestions as to how both methodologies and concepts may develop in the future. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Prokaryotic Antimicrobial Peptides Djamel Drider, Sylvie Rebuffat, 2011-03-08 The book will provide an overview of the advancement of fundamental knowledge and applications of antimicrobial peptides in biomedical, agricultural, veterinary, food, and cosmetic products. Antimicrobial peptides stand as potentially great alternatives to current antibiotics, and most research in this newly-created area has been published in journals and other periodicals. It is the editors’ opinion that it is timely to sum up the most important achievements in the field and provide the scientific community in a reference book. The goals of this project include illustrating the achievements made so far, debating the state of the art, and drawing new perspectives. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: The Prokaryotes M.P. Starr, H. Stolp, H.G. Trüper, A. Balows, H.G. Schlegel, 2013-11-11 The purpose ofthis brief Foreword is to make you, the reader, hungry for the scientific feast that follows. These two volumes on the prokary otes offer a truly unique scientific menu-a comprehensive assembly of articles, exhibiting the biochemical depth and remarkable physiological and morphological diversity of prokaryote life. The size of the volumes might initially discourage the unprepared mind from being attracted to the study of prokaryote life, for this landmark assemblage thoroughly documents the wealth of present knowledge. But in confronting the reader with the state of the art, the Handbook also defines where new work needs to be done on well-studied bacteria as well as on unusual or poorly studied organisms. There are basically two ways of doing research with microbes. A classical approach is first to define the phenomenon to be studied and then to select the organism accordingly. Another way is to choose a specific organism and go where it leads. The pursuit of an unusual microbe brings out the latent hunter in all of us. The intellectual chal lenges of the chase frequently test our ingenuity to the limit. Sometimes the quarry repeatedly escapes, but the final capture is indeed a wonder ful experience. For many of us, these simple rewards are sufficiently gratifying so that we have chosen to spend our scientific lives studying these unusual creatures. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Rules and Exceptions in Biology: from Fundamental Concepts to Applications Alfredo V. Peretti, |
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| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: The Genera of Lactic Acid Bacteria W.H.N Holzapfel, B.J. Wood, 2012-12-06 The Lactic Acid Bacteria is planned as a series in a number of volumes, and the interest shown in it appears to justify a cautious optimism that a series comprising at least five volumes will appear in the fullness of time. This being so, I feel that it is desirable to introduce the series by providing a little of the history of the events which culminated in the decision to produce such a series. I also wish to indicate the boundaries of the group 'The Lactic Acid Bacteria' as I have defined them for the present purposes, and to outline my hopes for future topics in the series. Historical background lowe my interest in the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to the late Dr Cyril Rainbow, who introduced me to their fascinating world when he offered me a place with him to work for a PhD on the carbohydrate metabolism of some lactic rods isolated from English beer breweries by himself and others, notably Dr Dora Kulka. He was particularly interested in their preference for maltose over glucose as a source of carbohydrate for growth, expressed in most cases as a more rapid growth on the disaccharide; but one isolate would grow only on maltose. Eventually we showed that maltose was being utilised by 'direct fermentation' as the older texts called it, specifically by the phosphorolysis which had first been demonstrated for maltose by Doudoroff and his associates in their work on maltose metabolism by a strain of Neisseria meningitidis. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Applied Microbial Systematics Fergus Priest, Michael Goodfellow, 2000-11-30 Modern approaches to microbial classification and identification, particularly those based on nucleic acid analysis, have raised the awareness and interest of microbiologists in systematics during the past decade. The extended scope of the subject has revolutionized microbial ecology with the demonstration of uncultivable microorganisms as a major component of the biosphere and evolution, with the ribosomal RNA phylogenetic tree as the basis of current classifications. However, advances in microbial systematics have also had enormous impact on other, diverse aspects of microbiology such as animal pathogenicity, plant-microbe interactions and relationships with food. In this book, we survey and discuss in depth the contribution of modern taxonomic approaches to our understanding of the microbiology of these various systems. The book does not concentrate on methods - these have been well reported elsewhere - instead it provides a unique insight into the application and value of modern systematics in diverse branches of microbiology. It will be of value to microbiologists at both research and technical levels who need to appreciate the range of organisms with which they work and the diversity within them. It will also be of value to teachers and students of microbiology courses who want to understand how systematics can enhance microbiology beyond the routine of classification, nomenclature, and identification. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Biology Eric Strauss, Marylin Lisowski, 2000 |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Early Events in Monocot Evolution Paul Wilkin, Simon J. Mayo, 2013-05-30 Tracing the evolution of one of the most ancient major branches of flowering plants, this is a wide-ranging survey of state-of-the-art research on the early clades of the monocot phylogenetic tree. It explores a series of broad but linked themes, providing for the first time a detailed and coherent view of the taxa of the early monocot lineages, how they diversified and their importance in monocots as a whole. Featuring contributions from leaders in the field, the chapters trace the evolution of the monocots from largely aquatic ancestors. Topics covered include the rapidly advancing field of monocot fossils, aquatic adaptations in pollen and anther structure and pollination strategies and floral developmental morphology. The book also presents a new plastid sequence analysis of early monocots and a review of monocot phylogeny as a whole, placing in an evolutionary context a plant group of major ecological, economic and horticultural importance. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: A Field Guide to Bacteria Betsey Dexter Dyer, 2003 Written for curious souls of all ages, this title opens readers eyes--and noses and ears--to this hidden world. Useful illustrations accompany Dyer's lively text. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Empire Biota: Taxonomy and Evolution 2nd Edition Bernard Pelletier, 2016-02 A comprehensive account of taxonomy, including historical overviews, the first cladistic analyses of bacteria based on classical evidence, the most comprehensive cladistic analyses of eukaryotes based on classical evidence, cladograms, tables and lists, descriptions of the various groups, profiles of taxonomists, and coverage of classifications for lower groups, evolution, and fossils, with edits and a chapter on ecology and biogeography and one on geological time added for this 2nd edition. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Caring for People who Sniff Petrol Or Other Volatile Substances National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia), 2011 These guidelines provide recommendations that outline the critical aspects of infection prevention and control. The recommendations were developed using the best available evidence and consensus methods by the Infection Control Steering Committee. They have been prioritised as key areas to prevent and control infection in a healthcare facility. It is recognised that the level of risk may differ according to the different types of facility and therefore some recommendations should be justified by risk assessment. When implementing these recommendations all healthcare facilities need to consider the risk of transmission of infection and implement according to their specific setting and circumstances. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Thermophilic Bacteria Jakob K. Kristjansson, 1991-11-22 Thermophilic Bacteria is a comprehensive volume that describes all major bacterial groups that can grow above 60-65°C (excluding the Archaea). Over 60 different species of aerobic and anaerobic thermophilic bacteria are covered. Isolation, growth methods, characterization and identification, ecology, metabolism, and enzymology of thermophilic bacteria are examined in detail, and an extensive compilation of recent biotechnological applications and the properties of many thermostable enzymes are also included. Major topics discussed in the book include a general review on thermophilic bacteria and archaea; heterotropic bacilli; the genus Thermus; new and rare genera of aerobic heterophophs, such as Saccharococcus, Rhodothermus, and Scotohermus; aerobic chemolithoautotrophic thermophilic bacteria; obligately anaerobic thermophilic bacteria; and hyperthermophilic Thermotogales and thermophilic phototrophs. Extensive bibliographies are also provided for each chapter. The vast amount of information packed into this one volume makes it essential for all microbiologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and students interested in the expanding field of thermophilicity. Biotechnologists will find the book useful as a source of information on thermophiles or thermostable enzymes of possible industrial use. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Chemotherapy of Viral Infections P E. Came, L. A. Caliguiri, 2012-12-06 . . . the motto for the therapeutics of the future will have to be de sedibus et causis pharmacorum. P. EHRLICH, 1909 Exciting events in the basic disciplines of virology, immunology, and pharmacology continue to advance the understanding of the pathogenesis and control of virus diseases. At the same time, the rational development of antiviral agents is attracting, to an increasing extent, the interest of workers in other disciplines. Improvements in technology facilitate the definition of potential target sites for antiviral intervention and unmask new viral and host genes. The outcome is a further steady development of new antiviral agents which approach the magic bullets first proposed by PAUL EHRLICH. Remarkable advances in protein synthetic methods that yield polypeptides which inhibit active sites of viral proteins have aided substantially in the basic and clinical study of these antiviral agents. In addition, the extremely rapid progression in recombinant DNA techniques, leading to the synthesis of large quantities of gene products, is also increasing our opportunities at a dashing pace. New information and developing technology facilitate research on the mechanism of action, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of new agents. The list of clinically effective antiviral agents is expanding and the number of potentially useful compounds is growing rapidly. This book is a combined theoretical text and practical manual which, it is hoped, will be of use to all who have an interest in virus diseases, particularly scientists, physicians and graduate students. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Microbiology Nina Parker, OpenStax, Mark Schneegurt, AnhHue Thi Tu, Brian M. Forster, Philip Lister, 2016-05-30 Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.--BC Campus website. |
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| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Functions: selection and mechanisms Philippe Huneman, 2013-02-20 This volume handles in various perspectives the concept of function and the nature of functional explanations, topics much discussed since two major and conflicting accounts have been raised by Larry Wright and Robert Cummins’ papers in the 1970s. Here, both Wright’s ‘etiological theory of functions’ and Cummins’ ‘systemic’ conception of functions are refined and elaborated in the light of current scientific practice, with papers showing how the ‘etiological’ theory faces several objections and may in reply be revisited, while its counterpart became ever more sophisticated, as researchers discovered fresh applications for it. Relying on a firm knowledge of the original positions and debates, this volume presents cutting-edge research evincing the complexities that today pertain in function theory in various sciences. Alongside original papers from authors central to the controversy, work by emerging researchers taking novel perspectives will add to the potential avenues to be followed in the future. Not only does the book adopt no a priori assumptions about the scope of functional explanations, it also incorporates material from several very different scientific domains, e.g. neurosciences, ecology, or technology. In general, functions are implemented in mechanisms; and functional explanations in biology have often an essential relation with natural selection. These two basic claims set the stage for this book’s coverage of investigations concerning both ‘functional’ explanations, and the ‘metaphysics’ of functions. It casts new light on these claims, by testing them through their confrontation with scientific developments in biology, psychology, and recent developments concerning the metaphysics of realization. Rather than debating a single theory of functions, this book presents the richness of philosophical issues raised by functional discourse throughout the various sciences. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Molecular Biology David P. Clark, Nanette J. Pazdernik, 2012-02-13 Viruses 18. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: New Approaches to Prokaryotic Systematics Michael Goodfellow, Iain Sutcliffe, Jongsik Chun, 2014-11-24 Volume 41 of Methods in Microbiology is a methods book designed to highlight procedures that will revitalize the purposes and practices of prokaryotic systematics.This volume will notably show that genomics and computational biology are pivotal to the new direction of travel and will emphasise that new developments need to be built upon historical good practices, notably the continued use of the nomenclatural type concept and the requirement to deposit type strains in at least two service culture collections in different countries. - Detailed protocols on cutting edge methods - Prepared by leading international experts in the relevant fields |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Toxicology of Glutathione Transferases Yogesh C. Awasthi, 2006-07-27 Since the discovery of Glutathione S-Transferase (GST) or Glutathione transferase, studies have probed important questions about its pharmacological and physiological significance. Toxicology of Glutathione Transferases is the only text that details the methods used in GST research. With chapters written by experts who have been involved in |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Computer-Assisted Bacterial Systematics Bozzano G Luisa, 2012-12-02 Computer-Assisted Bacterial Systematics examines the theoretical basis of numerical taxonomy and its impact on microbial classification and identification. In addition to the principles of numerical taxonomy, computer-assisted identification and the stability of classifications are discussed, along with cladistics and the evolution of proteins. The impact of computer-assisted methods on the systematics of different bacteria and on the description of microbial populations in natural habitats is also considered. Comprised of 16 chapters, this book begins with an introduction to the origins of modern numerical taxonomy, with emphasis on the collaboration between P. H. A. Sneath and R. R. Sokal as well as the controversy concerning optimality criteria in numerical taxonomic research. Subsequent chapters deal with cladistics and the evolution of proteins; computer-assisted analysis of data from cooperative studies on mycobacteria; numerical analysis of various types of chemical data using multivariate statistics; and the value of non-hierarchical methods in bacterial taxonomy. The final chapter considers the future of numerical taxonomy and the shape of things to come. This monograph will be of interest to students, practitioners, and researchers in fields ranging from microbiology to biochemistry and bacteriology. |
| section 24 1 review bacterial evolution and classification: Evolutionary Cell Biology Michael R. Lynch, 2024-02-22 Establishes the foundations of the emerging field of evolutionary cell biology, providing a deep and broad coverage of the literature, with many ideas synthesised and presented for the first time. |
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