Evolution of prokaryotic genomes.

doi:10.1016/0378-1119(93)90048-8

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Evolution of prokaryotic genomes.

Gene - 15 Dec 1993

Arber W

Abstract excerpt

Molecular genetics, which has its roots mainly in the development of microbial genetics in the middle of this century, not only greatly facilitates investigations of essential cellular functions, but also offers a means to better understand evolutionary progress. Spontaneous mutagenesis, the driv...

Topics

Biological Evolution
Genetic Variation
Mutation
Prokaryotic Cells
Recombination, Genetic

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