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Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB)
- Target
- AOB
- Molecular classification
- Bacteria, Enzyme (Ammonia Monooxygenase, Hydroxylamine Oxidoreductase), Microorganism
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Overview
Ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB) are a group of chemolithoautotrophic microorganisms that catalyze the oxidation of ammonia to nitrite, the first and rate-limiting step of nitrification. This process is essential in the global nitrogen cycle and in engineered systems for nitrogen removal. AOB belong primarily to the Betaproteobacteria and Gammaproteobacteria classes and include genera such as Nitrosomonas, Nitrosospira, and Nitrosococcus. They play a critical role in various ecosystems by converting toxic ammonia into less harmful forms. Their activity is influenced by factors like pH, oxygen availability, and competition with other microorganisms.
- Other names
- NitrosomonasNitrosospiraNitrosococcusAmmonia oxidizers
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Mechanism of action
N/A
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Biological functions
Ammonia oxidationNitrificationNitrogen cycleWastewater treatmentNutrient cycling
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Disease associations
Environmental PollutionEutrophication
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Safety considerations
None (generally beneficial for environmental remediation)Potential for promoting nitrite accumulation under certain conditions
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