name some 5 bacteria containing metachromatic granules?

Answer Posted / sameer singh faujdar

They also known as volutin or polymetaphosphate granules.THey are composed of polyphosphate ,RNA and proteins.Their main function is to supply phosphate for nucleic acid synthesis,cell division,energy metabolism and as a source of phosphorous for nutrition.
eg-corynebacterium
spirillum
Rhizobium
Bacillus

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