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Aquificae
thought to represent the deepest branch of bacteria
hyperthermophilic
optimum of 85c and maximum of 95c
Chemolithoautotrophic
generate energy by oxidizing electron donors such as hydrogen, thiosulfate, and sulfur with oxygen as the electron acceptor
Thermotogae
second deepest branch of the bacteria
Hyperthermophiles
optimum of 80c and a maximum of 90c
Deinococcus
Extraordinarily resistant to desiccation and radiation
Cyanbacteria
Carry out oxygenic photosynthesis, using water as an electron source for the generation of NADH and NADPH
Green and purple bacteria
Carry out anoxygenic photosynthesis, using reduced molecules other than water as electron sources for the generation of NADH and NADPH
Author
qwacky
ID
179931
Card Set
Microbiology
Description
Exam 3
Updated
10/25/2012, 10:05:51 PM
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