| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4359127 | Research in Microbiology | 2009 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The emergence and evolution of metabolic pathways represented a crucial step in molecular and cellular evolution, allowing primitive organisms to become less dependent on exogenous sources of organic compounds. This work will review the main theories accounting for their assembly and for the origin and evolution of prokaryotic operons.
Related Topics
Life Sciences
Immunology and Microbiology
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Authors
Marco Fondi, Giovanni Emiliani, Renato Fani,