| Description | Enterobacter cancerogenus is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, exhibiting chemoheterotrophic metabolism, where it obtains energy by breaking down organic compounds, producing ATP through cellular respiration, and can be found in various body sites of numerous species, including humans, animals, and plants, and is a facultative anaerobe, capable of surviving in both aerobic and anaerobic environments.
As a Gram-negative bacterium, Enterobacter cancerogenus has a unique cell wall structure, consisting of a thin peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides, which provides protection against environmental stresses.
Its rod-shaped morphology allows for efficient movement and colonization of new environments.
The mesophilic temperature preference of Enterobacter cancerogenus enables it to thrive in a wide range of temperatures, making it a versatile microorganism.
As a chemoheterotroph, Enterobacter cancerogenus relies on organic compounds for energy and carbon sources, breaking down these molecules through various enzymatic reactions to produce ATP.
The ability of Enterobacter cancerogenus to inhabit diverse body sites, including the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and skin, makes it a ubiquitous microorganism.
Its facultative anaerobic nature allows Enterobacter cancerogenus to adapt to different oxygen levels, making it a resilient microbe.
Enterobacter cancerogenus has been implicated in various infections, including urinary tract infections and pneumonia, and has also been found to produce antimicrobial compounds, making it a subject of research for the development of new antibiotics. |
|---|
