Expression of Genes Involved with Carotenoid Biosynthesis in Elizabethkingia anophelis

Abstract

In this experiment, we examine the genes found in the Elizabethkingia anophelisbacteria. By examining these genes, we are able to see which are active in the pathway of carotenoid biosynthesis. We found that some genes are more expressive than others as well as observed how these genes would react towards certain, specific conditions. By observing these sequences, we have a better understanding of the Elizabethkingia anophelisbacteria, as well as its ability to synthesize carotenoids.