A novel type of pmoA [Elektronische Ressource] : presence and distribution among methanotrophs ; expression in methylocystis strain SC2 / by Tchawa Yimga Merlin

A Novel type of pmoA: presence and distribution among methanotrophs - expression in Methylocystis strain SC2 Doctoral thesis for the fulfilment of the grade of Doctor (Dr. rer. nat.) of the Philipps University of Marburg Submitted to the faculty of Biology of the Philipps University of Marburg/Lahn by Tchawa Yimga Merlin from Bangoua, Cameroon Marburg/Lahn 2002 Pledge Pledge I certify that the present thesis entitled: “A Novel type of pmoA: presence and distribution among methanotrophs- expression in Methylocystis strain SC2” was carried out without any unlawful devices. I did not use any other than the described literature sources or technical devices. This work has never been submitted before in this or similar form to any other university and has not been used before any examination. Marburg, 11.09.2002 Tchawa Yimga Merlin Dedication I dedicate this work to: - my family, - my friends, - and those who will find it valuable.