ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author wishes to express his gratitude to the members of his
doctoral committee for their advice, guidance and assistance in the
preparation of this dissertation. Special acknowledgements of thanks
are given to the author's major professor and advisor, Dr. J. F. Preston,
for providing the laboratory facilities and supplies for conducting the
research reported here. The laboratory techniques learned in his labora
tory have already proved to be rewarding for the author in his pursuit
of other research projects. The use of Euglena gracilis as a test organism
for studying organelle development originated with Dr. Preston. He con
tributed much of his normal off duty time offering advice and suggestions
toward the completion of this study.
The author also thanks Dr. R. F. Mans for the personal interest he
took in the author's research and academic development. The advice and
guidance he provided proved to be valuable in pursuing the study of
nucleotide incorporations. The consultations held with Dr. Mans provided
the stimulation to complete this research rather than to terminate it.
In addition the knowledge obtained in the "Rusty Mans Molecular Journal
Club" was most rewarding in terms of the author's academic development.
Expressions of gratitude are also in line for Dr. L. 0. Engram for
his encouragements when things looked bad and for his valuable suggestions
that led to the completion of this research. Dr. Engram provided chemicals
and laboratory facilities for conducting several experiments.
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