| Description | Achromobacter piechaudii is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is mesophilic, meaning it thrives in moderate temperatures, and is a chemoheterotroph, obtaining its energy by breaking down organic compounds, producing ATP through aerobic respiration, and can be found in various body sites of humans, animals, and plants, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts, as well as in environmental sources such as soil and water, and is an obligate aerobe, requiring oxygen to grow.
As a Gram-negative bacterium, Achromobacter piechaudii has a thin peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall, which provides less retention of the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining procedure, resulting in a red or pink appearance under a microscope.
Its rod-shaped morphology allows it to move and colonize various environments with ease.
The mesophilic nature of Achromobacter piechaudii enables it to grow optimally at temperatures between 20-40°C, making it well-suited to thrive in a wide range of environments.
As a chemoheterotroph, Achromobacter piechaudii relies on organic compounds as its primary source of energy and carbon, which it breaks down through various metabolic pathways to produce ATP.
The bacterium's ability to produce ATP through aerobic respiration allows it to generate energy efficiently in the presence of oxygen.
Achromobacter piechaudii can be found in various body sites, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts, as well as in environmental sources such as soil and water, highlighting its versatility and adaptability.
Its obligate aerobic nature means that it requires oxygen to grow, and is typically found in well-oxygenated environments.
Achromobacter piechaudii has been implicated in various infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, and has also been found to have potential applications in biotechnology, such as in the production of bioactive compounds and in bioremediation efforts. |
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