Anammox bacteria

12 important questions on Anammox bacteria

What does the outermost layer of anammox bacteria consist of?

S-layer/surface protein layer

What additional membrane do anammox bacteria have?

The anammoxosome membrane

Why is thie anammoxosome less permeable?

Due to unique ladderane lipids
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Why is it important that the anammoxosome is less permeable?

To keep toxic intermediates, such as hydrazine inside

What does the anammoxosome play an important role in?

Energy conservation and metabolism

What is the energy released in the anammox reaction used for?

Generation of proton-motive force that drives ATP synthesis

What is electron tomography?

A technique for obtaining detailed 3D structures of sub-cellular, macro-molecular, or materials specimens

What is Nitrite oxidoreductase (NXR)?

An enzyme involved in nitrification that converts nitrite into nitrate

What is Hydrazine synthase (HZS)?

An enzyme that facilitates the synthesis of hydrazine

What is Hydrazine dehydrogenase?

An enzyme that catalyzes hydrazine oxidation

What happens when NXR is removed from the tubules?

They collapse

How many storage places for electrons does HDH have?

192 places

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