Chapter 21.7, Problem 1MI

Summary Introduction

To determine: The test of whether or not Gld proteins are necessary for gliding motility.

Introduction: The gliding motility is a type of translocation used by some microorganisms. The structures such as flagella, pili, and fimbriae are used for independent movement. The gliding motility helps an organism to move along the surfaces.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The experiment and its controls and predictions.

Introduction: The gliding movement in F.johnsoniae helps the bacterium to move rapidly over the surfaces. There are generally seven genes required for the gliding motility. The gliding movement helps the bacterium to interact during the pathogenesis, and also helps in increasing social behaviors.