Altitude-Induced Changes in the Glucose Metabolism of Escherichia Coli B.
Abstract
In a study of the effects of altitude on glucose metabolism, respiration of the bacterium Escherichia coli B was measured at ground level and at 10,000 ft. in the presence and absence of glucose. Endogenous (without glucose) QO2 values at ground level and altitude showed no significant difference, thus eleminating hypoxia as a possible cause of glucose removal. The degree of stimulation of respiration by glucose at altitude exceeded that at ground level, though the variability of results made the differences marginal. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0715212
Entities
People
- Garth E. Ziege
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine