Which of the Following Bacteria Forms Endospores That Can Survive

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bacteria forms endospores that can survive for decades?

• A)Halobacterium
• B)Bacillus anthracis
• C)Staphylococcus aureus
• D)Escherichia coli
• E)Deinococcus radiodurans

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for most life forms on Earth; it participates in respiration and forms part of water molecules.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in the cellular metabolic pathways, formed from the breakdown of glucose through glycolysis.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, commonly known as lactic acid when found in the body.

Preparatory Reaction

A phase in cellular respiration occurring in the mitochondria where pyruvate from glycolysis is converted into acetyl-CoA, preparing it for the citric acid cycle.