Question

What is the genetic constitution of actinomycetes?

Answer 1

Actinomycetes:

1. Actinomycetes are members of a heterogeneous group of gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria.
2. Actinomycetes share common characteristics with fungi.
3. They have hyphae which are usually found in fungi.
4. Their cells divide and grow like fungal hyphae, which lack well-developed cell organelles.
5. That produces beneficial secondary metabolites, essential in making antibiotics, immunosuppressive agents, etc.
6. Examples of actinomycetes are Nocardia asteroides, and Streptomyces coelicolor.