TABLE 1.
Cell compositions of G. sulfurreducens and E. coli in different growth conditionsa
| Growth condition | G. sulf. electrode | G. sulf. fumarate | E. coli M9 medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proteins (mg body surface area/g dry weight) | 215 (±7) | 262 (±56) | 284 (±15) |
| Crude lipids (mg/g dry weight) | 323 (±45) | 321 (±35) | 243 (±36) |
| Carbohydrates (mg glucose/g dry weight) | 193 (±11) | 87 (±24) | 68 (±19) |
| Elements | |||
| C (%) | 47.0 (±1.1) | 46.8 (±1.8) | 46.9 (±0.7) |
| H (%) | 7.2 (±0.6) | 7.4 (±0.1) | 7.4 (±1.0) |
| N (%) | 9.5 (±0.2) | 8.3 (±0.3) | 12.5 (±0.0) |
| O (%) | 26.4 (±3.3) | 28.6 (±3.9) | 24.8 (±2.0) |
| Ash (%) | 9.9 (±3.0) | 9.0 (±3.3) | 8.4 (±1.3) |
a
Error is the sample standard deviation.