TABLE 2.
Distribution of homologs to RAPD-PCR amplicon sequences according to protein functional groups and taxonomic domain
| Domain | Protein function | No. of homologs (% of domain) |
|---|---|---|
| Virus | Nucleotide transport and metabolism | 5 (16) |
| Replication, recombination, and repair | 6 (19) | |
| Structural | 6 (19) | |
| Unknown function | 13 (45) | |
| Prophage | Replication, recombination, and repair | 4 (19) |
| Structural | 6 (29) | |
| Unknown function | 10 (52) | |
| Bacteria | Energy production and conversion | 1 (2) |
| Cell wall/membrane/envelope biogenesis | 7 (13) | |
| Posttranslational modification, protein turnover, chaperones | 1 (2) | |
| Amino acid transport and metabolism | 2 (4) | |
| Cell motility | 1 (2) | |
| Carbohydrate transport and metabolism | 1 (2) | |
| Cell envelope biogenesis, outer membrane | 1 (2) | |
| Replication, recombination, and repair | 2 (4) | |
| Inorganic ion transport and metabolism | 5 (9) | |
| Intracellular trafficking and secretion/extracellular structures | 4 (7) | |
| Translation, ribosomal structure, and biogenesis | 1 (2) | |
| Unknown function | 28 (52) |