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The Molecular Biology of Euglena gracilis. VIII. Glycitols and Monosaccharides |
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| Authors: | E. S. KEMPNER J. H. MILLER |
| Affiliation: | National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20014, USA |
| Abstract: | Mannitol is identified as the major component of the small molecule pool of Euglena gracilis strain Z. Smaller amounts of glycerol also are found. Results of tracer studies and enzymic measurements indicate that both major mannitol pathways found in bacteria are present in Euglena. |
| Keywords: | Euglena gracilis strain Z small molecule pool mannitol glycerol mannitol pathways tracer studies enzymic measurements |