Magnetosome
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magnetosome-275-2907699
title:
Magnetosome
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Magnetosomes are membranous structures present in magnetotactic bacteria (MTB). They contain iron-rich magnetic particles that are enclosed within a lipid bilayer membrane. Each magnetosome can often contain 15 to 20 magnetite crystals that form a chain which acts like a compass needle to orient magnetotactic bacteria in geomagnetic fields, thereby simplifying their search for their preferred microaerophilic environments. Recent research has shown that magnetosomes are invaginations of the inner
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Organelle in magnetotactic bacteria
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetosome
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2023-08-13T03:27:44Z
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