Methylorubrum extorquens Flashcards
1
Q
Methylotrophy
A
The ability to use C1 compounds such as methanol as a carbon source
2
Q
What carbon sources can it use?
A
Methanol and succinate
3
Q
MxaFl methanol dehydrogenase uses which ion?
A
Ca2+
4
Q
XoxoF methanol dehydrogenase uses which ion?
A
La3+
5
Q
What does XoxF do?
A
Catalyzes the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde using La3+
6
Q
Where is the methanol dehydrogenase in the cell?
A
The periplasm
