TABLE 3.
Specific bending positions measured from the distal end the EmaA appendage and the number of EmaA appendages bent at that location
| Distance (nm) of bend from distal enda | No. of EmaA appendagesb |
|---|---|
| 10.3 ± 0.5 | 4 |
| 23.5 ± 0.6 | 4 |
| 29.4 ± 1.8 | 47 |
| 34.0 ± 0.6 | 7 |
| 38.2 ± 1.6 | 17 |
| 44.6 ± 1.3 | 14 |
| 51.2 ± 1.2 | 6 |
| 59.8 ± 0.7 | 3 |
| 62.4 ± 0.9 | 3 |
| 65.6 ± 0.9 | 8 |
| 68.8 ± 0.8 | 5 |
| 71.9 ± 1.2 | 5 |
| 76.6 ± 1.1 | 3 |
| 86.5 ± 2.6 | 4 |
a
Each group of bending positions is significantly different from the neighboring groups (P < 0.05).
b
The total number of EmaA appendages is 114. A total of 130 bends were found in these appendages, while 22 appendages were straight.