Evolution of Chlamydia

Abstract

The following properties of Chlamydia are reviewed: Size of the genome, functions reflecting adaptation to intracellular environment, phenotypic and genotypic variation among strains of Chlamydia. Hypothetical step in the evolution of Chlamydia and the role of 'genetic drift' are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0740917

Entities

People

  • Emilo Weiss

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chlamydia
  • Deoxyribonucleic Acids
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Environment
  • Filters
  • Infection
  • Inhibition
  • Low Temperature
  • Lymphocytes
  • Microorganisms
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology