Metabolic compatibility and the rarity of prokaryote endosymbioses
E. Libby, C. P. Kempes, J. Okie
The paper assesses the metabolic viability of prokaryotic endosymbioses using genome-scale models and finds that while many pairings are viable, they have reduced growth rates and are unlikely to adapt.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology