Microbial Metabolism – Section 1

26. The glyoxylate cycle is used by some microorganisms when___________ is the sole carbon source.

A. acetate
B. nitrate
C. carbon dioxide
D. all of these

Correct Answer: A. acetate
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27. Incorporation of atmospheric N2 to NH4+ occurs via the process of

A. assimilatory nitrate reduction
B. transamination
C. deamination
D. nitrogen fixation

Correct Answer: D. nitrogen fixation
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28. The role of bacteriophyll in an oxygenic photosynthesis is to

A. reduce ferredoxin directly
B. reduce NADP directly
C. use light energy to energize an electron
D. transfer electrons to an intermediate in the sulfide oxidation pathway

Correct Answer: C. use light energy to energize an electron
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29. TCA cycle functions in

A. catabolic reactions
B. anabolic reactions
C. amphibolic reactions
D. none of these

Correct Answer: C. amphibolic reactions
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30. Entner-Doudoroff pathway is found in

A. aerobic prokaryotes
B. anaerobic prokaryotes
C. both (a) and (b)
D. aerobic eukaryotes

Correct Answer: C. both (a) and (b)
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