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Clostridium
acetobutylicum
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
Cac8I |
| Taxonomy: |
Bacteria; Firmicutes; Clostridia; Clostridiales; Clostridiaceae;
Clostridium |
| Industrial
implications: |
Clostridium acetobutylicum is used
in the production of acetone and butanol in fermentation
systems using maize mash, molasses, or other feedstocks. |
| Misc.: |
| Clostridium
acetobutylicum is rod-shaped and produces subterminal
endospores. Found in soils, lake sediments, well water,
and bovine, canine, and human feces. |
| Human
health: |
| Clostridium acetobutylicum
produces no toxins, unlike other members of this genus
and poses minimal health risk. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as
interesting bits of information is not meant for any other purpose!
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