Some Intestinal Bacteria, Such as Escherichia Coli, Feed on ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Some intestinal bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, feed on ________ from mucus secretions using the Entner-Doudoroff pathway.

• A) gluconate
• B) glucose
• C) pyruvate
• D) 2-oxoglutarate
• E) oxaloacetate

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Definitions:

Disordered

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Psychiatric Disorders

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Unpleasant Situations

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