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Growth & Metabolism II Flashcards

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Psychrophiles

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Metabolism optimized for low temperature

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Osmolarity

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Halotolerance: salt tolerance

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Oxygen

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Oxygen in the air is extremely toxic to some microorganisms

Metabolism generates oxygen radicals

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Superoxide Dismutase

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Enzyme that detoxifies radicals

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Catalase

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Enzyme that converts hydrogen peroxide into water

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Acidity

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Dramatic changes in pH levels denatures proteins

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What conditions influence bacterial growth?

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  1. Temperature
  2. Osmolarity
  3. Oxygen
  4. Acidity
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