Table 1. One-dimensional profiles of M. tuberculosis cells.
| Cell | Length (μm) | Average Diameter (μm) (Cell) | Average Diameter (μm) (Cytoplasm) | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Number of serial ultrathin sections) 1 | ||||
| Cell 1 (24) | 1.32 | 0.366 | 0.326 | 3.61 |
| Cell 2 (35) | 1.93 | 0.320 | 0.278 | 6.01 |
| Cell 3 (69) | 3.80 | 0.293 | 0.273 | 13.0 |
| Cell 4 (55) | 3.03 | 0.351 | 0.306 | 8.63 |
| Cell 5 (67) | 3.47 | 0.348 | 0.299 | 9.96 |
| Average | 2.71 | 0.345 | 0.297 | 8.23 |
| SD | 1.05 | 0.029 | 0.022 | 3.60 |
1 Values in parenthesis indicate the number of serial ultrathin sections required to complete whole cell profile measurement.