When Some Bacteria Use Lactose as a Source of Energy

question 29

Multiple Choice

When some bacteria use lactose as a source of energy, they produce propionic acid and CO₂. What is the name for this process?

• A) cellular respiration
• B) carbon fixation
• C) chemical synthesis
• D) photosynthesis
• E) fermentation

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