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Epulopiscium viviparus

26th December, 2023

Epulopiscium viviparus

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Context

  • Epulopiscium viviparus has modified its metabolism to make the most of its environment, by using a rare method to make energy and to move.

Details

  • Epulopiscium viviparus is a bacteria that lives symbiotically in the guts of a fish, Naso tonganus.
  • It is found in tropical ocean environments.
  • The first member of Epulopiscium m was discovered in 1985.
  • Epulopiscium Viviparus has modified its metabolism to make the most of its environment, by using a rare method to make energy and to move (the same swimming method is used by the bacteria that cause cholera), and by devoting a huge portion of its genetic code to making enzymes that can harvest the nutrients available in its host’s gut.
  • It makes enzymes that are highly efficient at nutrient extraction from their host fish, especially carbohydrates called polysaccharides from the algae that form a large part of N. tonganus's diet.
  • It has plentiful enzymes that make ATP too, the 'energy currency' that supports a wide variety of cellular processes.
  • Researchers discovered space for these molecules in a unique membrane, similar to the mitochondria of more complex organism.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Recently, Epulopiscium viviparus was in the news. What is it?

A.Fungi

B.Amphibian

C.Fish

D.Bacteria

Choose the correct code.

A

B

C

D

Answer 

Option D