Anammox Bacteria

The causative organism, which was responsible for the Anammox reaction was named Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans. This organism is a member of the planctomycetes and therefore lacks peptidoglycan in its cell wall, divides by budding, and has a compartmentalised cytoplasm. Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans is able to anaerobically oxidise ammonium and nitrite to nitrogen gas. The key enzyme involved in this reaction, hydroxylamine oxidoreductase, is located in an organelle-like structure called an anammoxosome. The ability to oxidise ammonium anaerobically makes Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans potentially useful for reducing, or eliminating, ammonium from wastewater.

Synonyms and Abbreviation
Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans

Anammox Bacteria

The causative organism, which was responsible for the Anammox reaction was named Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans. This organism is a member of the planctomycetes and therefore lacks peptidoglycan in its cell wall, divides by budding, and has a compartmentalised cytoplasm. Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans is able to anaerobically oxidise ammonium and nitrite to nitrogen gas. The key enzyme involved in this reaction, hydroxylamine oxidoreductase, is located in an organelle-like structure called an anammoxosome.

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