Average number of rRNA genes per genome
| Range | 7.9-9.5 unitless |
|---|---|
| Organism | Bacteria Escherichia coli |
| Reference | Bremer, H., Dennis, P. P. (1996) Modulation of chemical composition and other parameters of the cell by growth rate. Neidhardt, et al. eds. Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium: Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2nd ed. chapter 97 Table 3 Table - link |
| Method | The number of rRNA genes per genome was determined from the number of the C period (time required to replicate the chromosome) and the location of the seven rRNA genes and equations from table 5 |
| Comments | Values at different half-lives and doubling times |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 102360 |