TABLE 2.
Number of genomes per Sodalis cell cultured in vitro
| Exp no.a | Sodalis species | Sodalis cell no.b | chitinase copy no. | No. of genomes/cellc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. glossinidus fuscipes | 2.2 × 108 | 4.2 × 109 | 19 ± 6.2 |
| S. glossinidus morsitans | 1.1 × 108 | 3.4 × 109 | 31 ± 2.4 | |
| 2 | S. glossinidus fuscipes | 2.1 × 108 | 5.9 × 109 | 28 ± 4.3 |
| S. glossinidus morsitans | 2.3 × 108 | 5.3 × 109 | 23 ± 3.1 |
a
Each experiment was performed in triplicate for both Sodalis species. All data are presented as an average of the triplicate (±SEM for genomes/cell).
b
To ensure accuracy, Sodalis samples were counted twice using a Leavy counting chamber (VWR Scientific Products).
c
The range of genomes per cell is not significantly different (as determined by Student's t test) between Sodalis species within each experiment. Experiment 1, P = 0.11; experiment 2, P = 0.16.