Pyrobaculum aerophilum: Difference between revisions
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Pyrobaculum aerophilum is a rod-shaped hyperthermophilic archaeum that was isolated from boiling marine water in Maronti Beach, Italy. It was found that the archaeum grew optimally at 100°C and at pH 7.0. Both organic and inorganic compounds served as substrates during aerobic and anaerobic respiration. However, growth was inhibited by elemental sulfur. ''Pyrobaculum aerophilum'' resembled ''Thermoproteus'' and ''Pyrobaculum'' because of its ability to create spherical bodies, which resemble golf balls. | ''Pyrobaculum aerophilum'' is a rod-shaped hyperthermophilic archaeum that was isolated from boiling marine water in Maronti Beach, Italy. It was found that the archaeum grew optimally at 100°C and at pH 7.0. Both organic and inorganic compounds served as substrates during aerobic and anaerobic respiration. However, growth was inhibited by elemental sulfur. ''Pyrobaculum aerophilum'' resembled ''Thermoproteus'' and ''Pyrobaculum'' because of its ability to create spherical bodies, which resemble golf balls. | ||
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. | Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. | ||
Revision as of 05:16, 2 May 2007
Classification
Higher order taxa
Archaea; Crenarchaeota; Thermoprotei; Thermoproteales; Thermoproteaceae; Pyrobaculum
Species
Pyrobaculum aerophilum
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NCBI: Taxonomy |
Description and significance
Pyrobaculum aerophilum is a rod-shaped hyperthermophilic archaeum that was isolated from boiling marine water in Maronti Beach, Italy. It was found that the archaeum grew optimally at 100°C and at pH 7.0. Both organic and inorganic compounds served as substrates during aerobic and anaerobic respiration. However, growth was inhibited by elemental sulfur. Pyrobaculum aerophilum resembled Thermoproteus and Pyrobaculum because of its ability to create spherical bodies, which resemble golf balls.
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them.
Genome structure
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Cell structure and metabolism
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Ecology
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Pathology
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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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