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Table 1 The number of genes assigned to functional subsystems using MG-RAST

From: Metagenomic analysis suggests broad metabolic potential in extracellular symbionts of the bivalve Thyasira cf. gouldi

Subsystem Functions

Number of genes assigned

Amino Acids and Derivatives

211

Carbohydrates

177

Miscellaneous

151

DNA Metabolism

136

Protein Metabolism

148

Cell Wall and Capsule

113

Cofactors, Vitamins, Prosthetic Groups, Pigments

109

RNA Metabolism

107

Regulation and Cell signaling

106

Respiration

102

Membrane Transport

90

Stress Response

66

Virulence, Disease and Defense

61

Nitrogen Metabolism

54

Phages, Prophages, Transposable elements, Plasmids

42

Fatty Acids, Lipids, and Isoprenoids

40

Motility and Chemotaxis

38

Nucleosides and Nucleotides

38

Sulfur Metabolism

30

Phosphorus Metabolism

25

Cell Division and Cell Cycle

25

Metabolism of Aromatic Compounds

22

Other

382