Derived estimation for number of carbon atoms per cell (for a cell of dry mass 0.28fg)
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| Value | 7e+9 Carbon atoms |
|---|---|
| Organism | Bacteria Escherichia coli |
| Reference | See measurment method for derivation |
| Method | For a cell dry mass of 0.28pg (BNID100008) and carbon content of ~48% (BNID101800). There are 0.28E-15g * 0.48 * 6E23 / 12 ~ 7E9 carbon atoms per cell. Mass is characteristic of balanced growth at 37 degrees C in glucose minimal medium. Mass doubling time: 40min. Estimated by Ron Milo. |
| Comments | Not a measured value. See desciption in method. |
| Entered by | Ron Milo - Admin |
| ID | 103010 |