Lecture-4 (general principles of biomineralization)
Lecture-4 (general principles of biomineralization)
Lecture-4 (general principles of biomineralization)
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Epicellular <strong>biomineralization</strong>‣ Minerals form along the surface <strong>of</strong> the cell‣ They remain firmly attached to the cell wall‣ In some cases individual cells become totally encrustedin the mineral deposit. They increase in weight andsink to the bottom <strong>of</strong> the ocean forming sediments‣ Organic components (lipids, proteins, polysaccharides)<strong>of</strong> the cell wall are involved, by creating surfaces forprecipitation
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