For Bacteria to Continue Growing Rapidly When They Shift from an Aerobic

question 5

Multiple Choice

For bacteria to continue growing rapidly when they shift from an aerobic environment to an anaerobic environment, they must:

• A)increase the rate of the Krebs cycle.
• B)produce more ATP per molecule of glucose during glycolysis.
• C)produce ATP using NADH.
• D)increase the rate of the electron transport chain.
• E)increase the rate of glycolysis-based reactions.

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Definitions:

Protein

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, vital for body structure and function.

Fat Metabolism

The biochemical process involving the breakdown, synthesis, and transformation of fats in the body for energy and cellular functions.

Pituitary

A tiny gland at the base of the brain responsible for regulating vital bodily functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.

Master Gland

Informal term for the pituitary gland, due to its role in controlling several other hormone-secreting glands in the body.