Paracoccus pantotrophus: Difference between revisions
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[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?id=82367 Schoch CL, et al. NCBI Taxonomy: a comprehensive update on curation, resources and tools. Database (Oxford). 2020: baaa062. PubMed: 32761142 PMC: PMC7408187.] | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?id=82367 Schoch CL, et al. NCBI Taxonomy: a comprehensive update on curation, resources and tools. Database (Oxford). 2020: baaa062. PubMed: 32761142 PMC: PMC7408187.] |
Revision as of 18:43, 17 November 2023
Classification
Domain; Bacteria; Pseudomonadota; Alphaproteobacteria; Rhodobacteriales; Paracoccaceae; Paracoccus
Species
NCBI: [1] |
Paracoccus pantotrophus
Description and Significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
The genome includes two circular chromosomes, with a total length of about 4.2 billion nucleotides.
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Van Aalst-Van Leeuwen MA, Pot MA, Van Loosdrecht MCM, Heijnen JJ. Kinetic modeling of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) production and consumption by Paracoccus pantotrophus under dynamic substrate supply. Biotechnol Bioeng 1997;55:773–782.
Gupta AB. Thiosphaera pantotropha: a sulphur bacterium capable of simultaneous heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification.
Author
Page authored by Jess Shearer, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.