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Methylotrophy and Methanotrophy

Methylococcus capsulatus

Methylococcus capsulatus

The Methylococcaceae have internal membranes (in the form of flattened discs) that contain pMMOs, which catalyze methane oxidation.

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  • monooxygenase
  • methylotroph
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