Which of the Following Bacterial Pathogens Is Found in Water

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bacterial pathogens is found in water distribution systems?

• A) Enterobacter aerogenes
• B) Klebsiella pneumoniae
• C) Legionella pneumophila
• D) Vibrio cholerae

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Definitions:

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells convert sugars into energy in the form of ATP, with the release of CO2.

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme found in all living cells that is involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells for metabolism.

Cellular Reactions

Processes that occur within cells, enabling them to grow, reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments.