Each clan will be isolating two different bacteria, Pseudomonas sp. and Bacillus sp., from the same soil sample. What two traits provide the basis of your Pseudomonas sp. enrichment strategy

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Ireland Atkins

6 January, 16:57

Each clan will be isolating two different bacteria, Pseudomonas sp. and Bacillus sp., from the same soil sample. What two traits provide the basis of your Pseudomonas sp. enrichment strategy

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Tony Clements · Answer 1

The former bacteria, Pseudomonas sp., has the ability to utilize benzoate as a source of carbon. Pseudomonas sp. can also migrate in the direction of areas with higher oxygen concentrations.

Whereas the latter, Bacillus sp., does not possess these characteristics.

Explanation:

The two traits mentioned above will provide the basis upon which the strategy for enrichment can be made.