guest - methanotrophs Flashcards
1
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define methanotrophs
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bacteria that oxidize methane for energetic needs and carbon assimilation
2
Q
mathane oxidation + carbon assimilation in methanotrophs
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methane -> formaldehyde is 1-ary oxidation. formaldehyde used in bio-assimilatory pathways.
complete oxidation = formaldehyde -> CO2.
3
Q
uses for industrializing methanotrophs
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development of genetic tools; removal of unwanted traits; sophisticated metabolic modeling; addition of new biosynthetic pathway
4
Q
chromosome responsible for transforming methanol into formaldehyde
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bG8 chromosome. has methanol dehydrogenase coding sequence. can be suppressed or re-pressed by adding vectors/plasmids.
5
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upgraded products of methane
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industrialized methanotroph strain ==> bioplastics, platform chemicals; biodiesels.
