Bacteria, methanol with

This is a noncyclic pathway that also results in the fixation of two molecules of C02 to form acetyl-CoA. It was elucidated by Wood, Ljungdahl, Thauer and others as a pathway which is used by acetogenic bacteria to synthesize acetate from C02 in their energy metabolism [21]. The acetyl-CoA pathway resembles the Monsanto process of acetate synthesis from CO and methanol, with one molecule of C02 being reduced to the level of methyltetrahydropterin, while another C02 molecule is reduced to the level of carbon monoxide in the reaction catalyzed by the nickel-dependent carbon monoxide dehydrogenase (Figure 3.3). 

The resin is backwashed with water to remove fines as well as the sodium chloride and sodium carbonate used to inhibit growth of bacteria and mold during storage. After backwashing, the resin remains covered with water and is then drained while methanol or acetone is... 

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