Metabolism of n-alkanes by Aspergillus japonicus.
Cells of Aspergillus japonicus could degrade n-alkanes as a sole source of carbon. One of the pathways operative during the degradative process was the terminal pathway. Electron micrographs showed that the hydrocarbons were present in the cells as microdroplets.
D000473:Alkanes / Q000378:metabolism*; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism
D000473:Alkanes; C007548:n-dodecane; D005947:Glucose