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M. burtonii is an extremophile that love life extremely cold. They live at the bottom of Ace Lake in Antarctica, where there is no oxygen and the average temperature is a brutal 33 degrees Fahrenheit. (7) The in situ temperature is annually 1 to 2°C (1). It has an optimal growth temperature of 23°C and an upper growth temperature limit of approximately 28°C (1). | |||
One of the most significant findings is that this microbe has flexible proteins, which allow their cells to survive cold temperatures and carry out basic cell functions under extreme conditions. These proteins are more rigid and stable in bacteria that live at higher temperatures.(7) | |||
==Genome structure== | ==Genome structure== |
Revision as of 23:31, 5 December 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Methanococcoides burtonii
Classification
Higher order taxa
cellular organisms; Archaea; Euryarchaeota; Methanomicrobia; Methanosarcinales; Methanosarcinaceae; Methanococcoides.(5,9)
Species
Methanococcoides burtonii
Description and significance
M. burtonii is an extremophile that love life extremely cold. They live at the bottom of Ace Lake in Antarctica, where there is no oxygen and the average temperature is a brutal 33 degrees Fahrenheit. (7) The in situ temperature is annually 1 to 2°C (1). It has an optimal growth temperature of 23°C and an upper growth temperature limit of approximately 28°C (1). One of the most significant findings is that this microbe has flexible proteins, which allow their cells to survive cold temperatures and carry out basic cell functions under extreme conditions. These proteins are more rigid and stable in bacteria that live at higher temperatures.(7)
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? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?
Cell structure and metabolism
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Ecology
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Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
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References
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