👉 Alcaligenes is a term used in the field of molecular biology, specifically in the study of bacterial genes. It refers to proteins or other biomolecules that have been modified by an alcaligenic factor.
In the context of bacteria, alcaligenes are often associated with the production of toxins and antimicrobial peptides. They can also be found in certain species of fungi, such as yeast and mushrooms.
The term "alcaligenes" is derived from the Greek word "alk
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