Septal Guillotine Flashcards
1
Q
What does SlmA do?
A
It blocks FtsZ ring formation. No septum
2
Q
What has to happen before septum can form at midcell?
A
FtsZ has to polymerize to form a ring around the circumference of the membrane.
3
Q
What does SlmA bind to?
A
SBS (DNA binding sites) and FtsZ if its at midcell
4
Q
How does septum ever form?
A
when cell segregates, Slm A is stripped away from FtsZ and a septum can form
