v

Margulis's theories on endosymbiosis make sense. But are there current
(or known) examples of bacteria that look like mitochondria, or that
are able to function in similar fashion?

n10

V ! what an interesting name Do you know Q

Anyways more seriously you could have a look at the genus Ricketsia in your
study of this area.

Regards N10

v

Margulis's theories on endosymbiosis make sense. But are there current
(or known) examples of bacteria that look like mitochondria, or that
are able to function in similar fashion?

bob

Sure. The metabolism of mito is approx the basic metabolism of generic
aerobic bacteria.

Attempts to identify which bacteria led to mito are based on examining
details of specific molecules.

bob

v

I was wondering if any specific bacteria had the signature appearance
(oblong shape, cristae / inner membrane) and chemistry (krebs and
electron transport chain).

I'll take a look at rickettsia (thanks, N10!) but I don't remember
seeing any that looked that close. I've seen pics like this:
http://www.difossombrone.it/images/zoologia/rickettsia.jpg
that have the same general shape, but no cristae.

v

He works in the next office. Noisy bastard.

I did locate mention of Rickettsia while looking around. Couldn't find
a strain with similar appearance. I suppose that the cristae and other
refinements could have taken shape after the critter was already
adopted.

That seems like one of the great detective stories of science,
especially when you consider the complex chemistry and tremendous
energy output.

I think it's pretty cool to be part bacteria, but I don't think the
average bacterophobe shares that sentiment. <g>

n10

V ! what an interesting name Do you know Q

Anyways more seriously you could have a look at the genus Ricketsia in your
study of this area.

Regards N10

bob

Sure. The metabolism of mito is approx the basic metabolism of generic
aerobic bacteria.

Attempts to identify which bacteria led to mito are based on examining
details of specific molecules.

bob

v

I was wondering if any specific bacteria had the signature appearance
(oblong shape, cristae / inner membrane) and chemistry (krebs and
electron transport chain).

I'll take a look at rickettsia (thanks, N10!) but I don't remember
seeing any that looked that close. I've seen pics like this:
http://www.difossombrone.it/images/zoologia/rickettsia.jpg
that have the same general shape, but no cristae.

v

He works in the next office. Noisy bastard.

I did locate mention of Rickettsia while looking around. Couldn't find
a strain with similar appearance. I suppose that the cristae and other
refinements could have taken shape after the critter was already
adopted.

That seems like one of the great detective stories of science,
especially when you consider the complex chemistry and tremendous
energy output.

I think it's pretty cool to be part bacteria, but I don't think the
average bacterophobe shares that sentiment. <g>