Lactic Acid Bacteria Such as Lactococcus

question 64

Multiple Choice

Lactic acid bacteria such as Lactococcus

• A) produce catalase.
• B) are obligate fermenters.
• C) require anaerobic environments.
• D) use oxygen as a final electron acceptor.
• E) are always pathogenic.

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