Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.18, Problem 2MQ
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The bioluminescent bacteria or the light producing bacteria are mostly found in the marine sediments as well as in sea water. Bioluminescent bacteria are also found in the gut of aquatic animals and decomposing fish. Some of the biological uses of this luminescence are defense from the predators, signals of warning as well as attracting mates. The gene that is responsible for the luminescence in bacteria is luxCDABE.
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