TABLE 2.
Characteristic | WT | Δsll1556 mutant |
---|---|---|
Cell diam (μm) | 1.75 ± 0.1 (SD) | 1.53 ± 0.1 (SD) |
No. of thylakoids/section | 9-11 | 5-8 |
Outer wall | Smooth | More fibrous |
IPP isomerase | Deficient | Deficient |
Isoprenoid production in vitro | Pentose phosphate cycle substrate stimulation | No pentose phosphate cycle substrate stimulation |