The Bacteria That Cause Botulism Cannot Live in the Presence

question 76

Multiple Choice

The bacteria that cause botulism cannot live in the presence of

• A)carbon dioxide.
• B)oxygen.
• C)glucose.
• D)water.
• E)ATP.

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Definitions:

Newman Projection

A method of visualizing the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, showing how they are connected from the perspective of a bond axis.

Gauche Conformer

A conformation where groups are separated by a dihedral angle of approximately 60 degrees, often leading to steric hindrance.

Butane

A gaseous hydrocarbon of the alkane series, found in natural gas and used as fuel, with a formula of C4H10.

Angle Strain

A form of strain in a cyclic molecule when bond angles deviate from their ideal values, leading to extra energy stored in the compound.