| Description | Clostridium beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 is a mesophilic, heterotrophic microbe that thrives in temperatures ranging from 25°C to 40°C, making it a thermally tolerant organism. As a chemoheterotroph, it relies on the breakdown of organic compounds for energy and carbon sources. This microbe produces energy through the process of fermentation, which involves the anaerobic conversion of glucose into ATP, acetic acid, and ethanol. The Gram stain of C. beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 is positive, indicating that its cell wall is composed of a thick layer of peptidoglycan. The bacterium's shape is typically rod-shaped, with a length of approximately 0.5-1.5 μm and a width of 0.5-1 μm. As an obligate anaerobe, C. beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 is unable to survive in the presence of oxygen and grows best in an anaerobic environment. This requires the use of specialized techniques, such as the cultivation of microaerophilic organisms in a nitrogen-filled glove box or the use of anaerobic jars with a CO2/candy strip system. Initially isolated from the human gut, C. beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 has since been found to inhabit various body sites, including the oral cavity, respiratory tract, and skin. Its presence has also been detected in the environment, such as in soil, water, and plant material. This microbe plays a crucial role in the biotechnology industry, particularly in the production of biofuels and bioproducts. C. beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 is able to ferment a wide range of biomass resources, including agricultural wastes and plant-based biomass, to produce bioethanol and other valuable compounds. researchers have also explored its potential in the production of bioactive compounds, such as antibiotics and antitumor agents. |
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