👉 Gymnomyces is a genus of bacteria that belong to the family Proteobacteria, which are known for their ability to perform aerobic respiration using glucose as the primary energy source. They can also utilize other types of sugars, including lactose, in their metabolic pathways. Gymnomyces have been found to be important microorganisms involved in the production of lactic acid and in the fermentation of certain foods like beer and wine.