Clostridium cellulolyticum H10

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Classification

Bacteria; Firmicutes; Clostridia; Clostridiales; Clostridiaceae; Clostridium; Clostridium cellulolyticum

Genus: Clostridium; Species cellulolyticum H10

Description and Significance

The ability of Clostridium cellulolyticum H10 to degrade cellulose is an active area of research. The products of cellulose degradation by this organism yields compounds such as acetate, and more importantly hydrogen and ethanol which can both be used as an alternative energy source.

Genome Structure

Clostridium cellulolyticum H10 has a circular genome consisting of 4,068,742 base pairs. The sequencing of this genome is relatively new and very little is known about the specific functions of the sequence.

Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle

Ecology and Pathogenesis



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