Alkaliphiles Use ________ Force in Addition to Proton Motive Force

question 21

Multiple Choice

Alkaliphiles use ________ force in addition to proton motive force to maintain pH.

• A) potassium motive
• B) sodium motive
• C) calcium motive
• D) magnesium motive
• E) sulfur motive

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Definitions:

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, and allies, characterized by seeds that are not enclosed within an ovary.

Dinosaurs

A diverse group of reptiles of the clade Dinosauria that first appeared during the Mesozoic Era, known for their extensive diversity and dominance during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Paleozoic Era

A geological time period that lasted from about 541 to 252 million years ago, marked by significant evolutionary developments, including the rise of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

Cenozoic Era

Span of geologic time extending from 66 mya to the present; marked by diversification of mammals, birds, insects, and flowering plants. Divided into Paleogene (66–23 mya), Neogene (23–2.6 mya), and Quaternary (2.6 mya to present) periods.