(a.) Conducting influences from the spinal cord outward; -- said of the motor or efferent nerves. Opposed to esodic.
Example Sentences:
(1) This result implies that the nodule invasion defect of exoD mutants arises from their sensitivity to alkaline conditions and, furthermore, that alkaline conditions may obtain in the developing infection thread.
(2) In this study, we characterize mutant phenotypes of exoD strains in both free-living and symbiotic states.
(3) Rhizobium meliloti exoD mutants are deficient in invasion of alfalfa nodules and, as a consequence, the nodules that exoD strains induce fail to fix nitrogen.
(4) The deduced amino acid sequence of ExoD is extremely hydrophobic, suggesting that the protein is membrane associated.
(5) Nodules induced by exoD mutants are generally small and empty of bacteria, and exhibit the same structural features as nodules induced by other invasion-deficient mutants.
(6) exoD mutants are thus alkali sensitive for both free-living and symbiotic phenotypes.
(7) The results suggest that exoD represents a new class of Rhizobium genes required for nodule invasion, distinct from the other exo genes and the ndv genes.
(8) Mutations in the exoD gene result in altered exopolysaccharide production and in a nodule invasion defect.
(9) However, the effects of exoD mutations on exopolysaccharide production and growth on various media are different from the effects of other exo and ndv mutations.
(10) NGR234 exoD was found to be an operon that included genes equivalent to exoM, exoA, and exoL in R. meliloti.
(11) Interestingly, we find that buffering the plant growth medium at slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.5) restores the ability of exoD mutants to invade alfalfa nodules.
(12) Loci involved in effective nodule formation (fix-379, fix-382, fix-383, fix-385, and fix-388), polysaccharide synthesis (exoR, exoS, exoC, and ndvB), nodule invasion (exoD), and nitrogen regulation (ntrA) were ordered with respect to previously mapped markers and each other.
(13) The presence of the glucan and normal LPS in the exoA, exoD, exoF, and exoH mutants eliminated defects in these carbohydrates as explanations for the nodule entry defects of these mutants.
(14) For the Calcofluor-dim exoD mutant, the distribution of high- and low-molecular-weight forms depended on the growth medium.
(15) We show that exoD mutants are sensitive to alkaline conditions, ceasing to grow at elevated pH in liquid yeast extract cultures and exhibiting decreased viability in alkaline medium.
(16) All of the exo mutants except exoD and exoH completely lacked both forms.
(17) Finally, exoD mutations behave differently from other exo mutations in their ability to be suppressed or complemented extracellularly.
(18) However previous genetic and biochemical evidence suggested that the nodule invasion defect of exoD mutants arose from a biochemical deficiency distinct from those of both EPS I-deficient exo mutants and ndv mutants.
(19) In this work we show that the stage of symbiotic arrest of exoD mutants is similar to that of other exo and ndv mutants.
Exotic
Definition:
(a.) Introduced from a foreign country; not native; extraneous; foreign; as, an exotic plant; an exotic term or word.
(n.) Anything of foreign origin; something not of native growth, as a plant, a word, a custom.
Example Sentences:
(1) The global black market in animal and plants, sold as food, traditional medicines and exotic pets, is worth billions and sees an estimated 350 million specimens traded every year.
(2) This year, the main beneficiaries appear to be Salmon Fishing in the Yemen , which has three nominations, including for its two leads Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which scored two, including its lead Judi Dench.
(3) Does it really want to be a country associated with ‘execution island’ rather than the exotic beaches it was once famed for?
(4) A case is here reported of a 35 year old woman with a history of urticaria following anti-tetanus serum and penicillin injections, who frequently ate exotic fruit, and who was intolerant to alcohol.
(5) The results indicate that extra-specific embryo transfer may be a useful aid to breeding exotic equids in captivity.
(6) Five items involved beliefs about exotic phenomena or philosophical ideas.
(7) The pituitaries of the exotic carp (Carassius carassius) are studied at the light microscopic level, for the characterization of the adenohypophysial cell-types with particular emphasis to the gonadotropic potency of the pituitary in relation to the annual reproductive patterns.
(8) Newly arrived in London from upstate New York, Ruthie remembers Rose, who was 10 years older, as bohemian, exotic and exciting, bursting with energy, despite the three young children in tow.
(9) Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham, recently appeared in the Paddington film and Maggie Smith was in the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, along with Penelope Wilton .
(10) Any Grand Designs fan expecting another of the exotic creations featured in the programme will be disappointed.
(11) Following the development of this comparatively simple device, there has been a succession of increasingly, electrically exotic, electrocardiographs, none of which surpass the original Einthoven instrument in recording accuracy.
(12) They come to see how exotic we are.” Preserving the favela’s culture concerns residents.
(13) The prevention of an introduction of an exotic disease and the control of one subsequent to an introduction will require the attention, cooperation, and support of the livestock industry, regulatory agencies, and researchers.
(14) Principally, there was the legal conflict with actor James Woods, who in 1988 accused her of exotic harassments including leaving a disfigured doll outside his home in Beverly Hills.
(15) Exotic and zoo animal behaviors are also presented by experts in these fields.
(16) Sure, she has large fangs tucked into her soft underside, but she’s docile and exotic.
(17) Nor are they exotic Mafia hits like the killing of Castellano; these are low-level whackings, often linked to squabbles over drugs.
(18) Many others--including most exotic diseases and some that are regulated by governmental agencies, such as tuberculosis and brucellosis--have been omitted.
(19) Gothic began with exotic locales set in the distant past; one of the Victorian period's innovations was to draw this alien otherness back to Britain itself, to the here and now.
(20) Occasionally, I have been invited to try exotic meats, ostrich say, or kangaroo or alligator.