Bipartite Genomes in <i>Enterobacterales</i>: Independent Origins of Chromids, Elevated Openness and Donors of Horizontally Transferred Genes

Multipartite bacteria have one chromosome and one or more chromid. Chromids are believed to have properties that enhance genomic flexibility, making them a favored integration site for new genes. However, the mechanism by which chromosomes and chromids jointly contribute to this flexibility is not c...

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Main Authors: Cecilie Bækkedal Sonnenberg, Peik Haugen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/5/4292