Mycoplasma genomics: tailoring the genome for minimal life requirements through reductive evolution

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Prokaryotic organisms of the genus Mycoplasma are characterized by their small body and genome size containing a 0.6-1.35 M bp genome. The genome is noted for its low G+C frequency ranging from 8-40 mol%. The Mycoplasma genus stems from the class Mollicutes (for soft skin), which lacks the cell walls and external motility appendages often present in other bacteria. To date, there are more than 100 known species...

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