The Order Lactobacillales Within Firmicutes Are Also Called the Lactic

question 70

Multiple Choice

The order Lactobacillales within Firmicutes are also called the lactic acid bacteria, because these bacteria

• A) can aerobically catabolize lactic acid.
• B) can ferment lactate.
• C) produce lactate.
• D) uniquely require lactic acid as a precursor for cell wall biosynthesis.

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