When Facultative Anaerobes Are Exposed to Oxygen, They

question 47

Multiple Choice

When facultative anaerobes are exposed to oxygen, they

• A) modify their gene expression to favor aerobic metabolism and downregulate anaerobic metabolism genes.
• B) undergo both aerobic and anaerobic pathways simultaneously to maximize energy yields.
• C) primarily manipulate enzyme activities through biochemical reactions.
• D) perform both A and B.

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