ISSN:
1572-9699
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Methanogenesis involves a novel set of coenzymes as one-carbon and electron carriers. Consequently, metabolic processes of methanogens deviate from those present in non-methanogenic bacteria. Methanogenic bacteria can be classified on the basis of substrate utilization. Group I (24 species) grows at the expense of hydrogen plus CO2 and/or formate and group II (7 species) uses methanol and/or acetate. Hydrogen-consuming methanogens are found as epi- or endosymbionts of anaerobic ciliates.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02386226