Activation energy for glucose-induced germination of Bacillus megaterium spores.
The maximum germination rate of Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 spores in glucose increased, and the lag before its attainment decreased, with increasing germination temperature. The activation energy for germination (mu = approximately 20 kcal/mole), based on rate or on lag, was consistent with an enzymatic mechanism.
D001410:Bacillus megaterium / Q000201:enzymology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D003124:Colorimetry; D003470:Culture Media; D005947:Glucose; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008433:Mathematics; D011489:Protein Denaturation; D013170:Spores / Q000201:enzymology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D013696:Temperature
D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D003470:Culture Media; D005947:Glucose