Competitive Advantages for Cyanobacteria in the Aquatic Environment Include

question 34

Multiple Choice

Competitive advantages for cyanobacteria in the aquatic environment include

• A)the ability of many to fix nitrogen.
• B)the production of toxins to resist predation.
• C)the production of hydroxamates to bind iron.
• D)all of the choices

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Definitions:

ATP Molecules

Adenosine triphosphate molecules, the primary energy carrier in all living organisms on earth, providing energy for many processes.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing energy in the form of ATP.

Net Yield

The final return on an investment after subtracting all costs, taxes, and expenses.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key metabolic pathway that oxidizes nutrients to produce energy, CO2, and water, also known as the Krebs cycle or TCA cycle, essential for aerobic respiration.