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== | ==Pseudomonads synthesize an unusually large number of enzymes and can metaolize a wide variety of substrates. Therefore, they probably contribute significantly to the decoposition of uncommon chemicals, such as pesticides, that are added to soil. Pseudomonads are capable of growth in some antiseptics, such as quaternary ammonium commpounds. Their resistance to most antibiotics has also been a source of medical concern. This resistance is probably related to the characteristics of the cell wall porins, which control the entrace of molecules through the cell wall. The large pump systems that ejec t antibiotics from the cell before they can function. Pseudonomads are responsible for about one in ten nosocomial infections. Although pseudomonads are classified aas aerobic, some are capable of substitutint nitrate for oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor. Anaerobic respiration, yields almost as much energy as aerobic respiration. In this way pseudomonads cause important losses of valuable nitrogen in fertilizer and soil (Tortora, Funke, Case, 2010). == | ||
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==Ecology== | ==Ecology== |
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A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Multi Drug Resistant Psuedomonas
Classification
Bacteria
Domain; Phylum; Class; Order; family [Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]
Pseudomonas aerginosa
NCBI: Taxonomy |
Genus species
Aerobic, gram-negative rods that are motile by polar flagella, either single or tufts. P. aeruginosa produces a soluble, blue green pigmentation. Under certain conditions, particularly in weakened hosts, this organism can infect the urinary tract, burns, and wounds, and can cause sepsis, abscesses, and meningitis (Tortora, Funke, Case, 2010).
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?
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment.
Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
Current Research and or Application to Biotechnology
Enter summaries of the most recent research and/or application to biotechnology here--at least three required
References
Edited by student of Dr. Nighat P Kokan, Cardinal Stritch University http://www.stritch.edu