Microbial Metabolism – Section 1

31. Anoxygenic photosynthetic bacteria oxidize

A. water
B. oxygen
C. sulfide
D. ammonia

Correct Answer: C. sulfide

32. Which of the following(s) is/are the products of the light reactions of photosynthesis?

A. ATP only
B. NADPH only
C. ATP and O2 only
D. ATP, NADPH, and O2

Correct Answer: D. ATP, NADPH, and O2

33. Which of the following catalyzes the liberation of orthophosphate from organic P compounds and inorganic pyrophosphate?

A. Alkaline phosphates
B. Oxidoreductase
C. Protease
D. Hydrogenase

Correct Answer: A. Alkaline phosphates

34. For each glucose molecule broken down, there are______________number of reduced coenzymes to be oxidized.

A. 12
B. 8
C. 6
D. 4

Correct Answer: A. 12

35. As the electron flow through the chains, much of their free energy is conserved in the form of ATP. This process is called

A. oxidative phosphorylation
B. electromotive potential
C. dehydrogenations
D. none of these

Correct Answer: A. oxidative phosphorylation

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