Which of the Following Organisms Is Most Likely to Form

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisms is most likely to form a relationship with Syntrophobacter wolinii?

• A) a bacterium that oxidizes acetate
• B) a bacterium that consumes sulfate
• C) a bacterium that consumes H₂
• D) a bacterium that consumes pyruvate

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Definitions:

Sigma Complex

An intermediate structure in a chemical reaction where a sigma bond is formed between the electrophile and the nucleophile.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an aromatic ring undergoes substitution by an electrophile, retaining the aromaticity of the compound.

Nitration

A chemical reaction that introduces a nitro group (NO2) into an organic compound, usually involving the substitution of an H atom, often used to synthesize explosives or other nitro compounds.

Anisole

An organic compound consisting of a methoxybenzene group, used as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals.