Lecture exam 3 (ch11-13) Flashcards | Quizlet
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Deinococcus: The Toughest Bacterium and Its Survival
Deinococcus radiodurans, often referred to as “the toughest bacterium,” stands out for its ability to endure extreme conditions. This extremophile possesses extraordinary resistance to radiation, …
Deinococcus radiodurans - Wikipedia
Deinococcus radiodurans is a bacterium, an extremophile and one of the most radiation-resistant organisms known. It can survive cold, dehydration, vacuum, and acid, and therefore is known as a …
Deinococcus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
1 Introduction Since the first member, Deinococcus radiodurans R1, was discovered in X-ray sterilized canned meat in 1956, more than 35 species have been identified belonging to the genus …
Genome of the Extremely Radiation-Resistant Bacterium Deinococcus ...
Since then, six closely related radioresistant species have been identified: Deinococcus radiopugnans from haddock tissue (54), Deinococcus radiophilus from Bombay duck (122), Deinococcus …
Deinococcus-Thermus Definition - Microbiology Key Term | Fiveable
Deinococcus-Thermus is a deeply branching bacterial phylum known for its members' remarkable resistance to environmental stressors such as radiation, desiccation, and extreme temperatures. This …
Radiophilic, Radioresistant, and Radiotolerant Microorganisms
Aug 13, 2022 · Radiophilic microorganisms exhibit an extraordinary ability to withstand the lethal and mutagenic effects of ionizing radiations. Deinococcus radiodurans is the bacterial species which is …
‘Conan the Bacterium’ is extremely radiation-resistant for a ... - CNN
Dec 11, 2024 · A type of bacteria called Deinococcus radiodurans, nicknamed “Conan the Bacterium” for its ability to survive the harshest of extremes, can withstand radiation doses 28,000 times greater …
'Conan the Bacterium' can survive extreme radiation, and scientists ...
Dec 13, 2024 · Deinococcus radiodurans has been nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium" for its ability to withstand intense levels of radiation. This microscopic organism can radiation thousands of times the …
The World's Most Indestructible Bacteria Can Survive Conditions That ...
Sep 6, 2025 · In the 1950s scientists discovered Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium that can withstand over 1000 times the radiation that would kill a human.