Adaption of Synechococcus Sp. IU 625 to Growth in the Presence of Mercuric Chloride
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Resistance to heavy metals is important for the survival of bacteria in contaminated environments. In this study, we show that the unicellular cyanobacterial species Synechococcus sp. IU 625 adapts to growth in the presence of mercuric chloride, recovering from pigmentation and morphological defects. Cells accumulate mercury within 2. h of growth and by 3 days, the total mercury concentration is significantly reduced, with all remaining mercury associated with the cells. This suggests that Synechococcus sp. IU 625 can convert mercury to a volatile form.
DOI
10.1016/j.acthis.2011.01.004
Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation
Chu, Tin Chun; Murray, Sean R.; Todd, Jennifer; Perez, Winder; Yarborough, Jonathan R.; Okafor, Chiedozie; and Lee, Lee, "Adaption of Synechococcus Sp. IU 625 to Growth in the Presence of Mercuric Chloride" (2012). Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 239.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/biology-facpubs/239