Studies on the fine structure of corynebacterium diphtheriae-granules.
The seemingly homogeneous metachromatic and electron-scattering granules of Corynebacterium diphtheriae have two structural components as revealed under conditions of low beam load and by use of ribonuclease. They contain high percentages of P and Ca. Findings point to participation of ribosomes and intracytoplasmic membranes in the formation of the granules.
D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003353:Corynebacterium diphtheriae / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D010085:Oxidative Phosphorylation; D013696:Temperature