Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
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Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
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Chapter 15.19, Problem 1MQ
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The genus Aquifex is an autotrophic hyperthermophile and strict chemolithotroph. It is the most thermophilic of all well-known bacterial groups. The Aquifex members use H2 and sulfur (S0) as electron donors and it utilizes nitrate or oxygen as electron acceptors. It grows at temperatures up to 95°C. Aquifex are microaerophilic and it is incapable to oxidize all the organic components.
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