Clostridium and Streptococcus and O2 - (May/16/2008 )
Why is Clostridium killed by oxygen, whereas Streptococcus is not?
-nurseinprogress-
QUOTE (nurseinprogress @ May 16 2008, 10:46 PM)
Why is Clostridium killed by oxygen, whereas Streptococcus is not?
Clostridium, like all obligate anaerobes lack certain enzymes that break down toxic components that are formed in the presence of oxygen.
Streptococcus, is a facultative anaerobe and can use oxygen, or CO2 forrespiration.
-phillyandrew-
QUOTE (phillyandrew @ May 20 2008, 08:13 PM)
QUOTE (nurseinprogress @ May 16 2008, 10:46 PM)
Why is Clostridium killed by oxygen, whereas Streptococcus is not?
Clostridium, like all obligate anaerobes lack certain enzymes that break down toxic components that are formed in the presence of oxygen.
Streptococcus, is a facultative anaerobe and can use oxygen, or CO2 forrespiration.
Thanks much for your input!
-nurseinprogress-