Saccharolytic (Sugar-Consuming)bacteria

question 22

Multiple Choice

Saccharolytic (sugar-consuming) bacteria:

• A) Usually possess fimbriae.
• B) Produce amino acid end-products.
• C) Cannot survive in an oxygenated environment.
• D) Obtain energy from carbohydrate metabolism.

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Definitions:

Lysine

An essential amino acid required for growth and tissue repair, crucial in the production of various enzymes and hormones.

Keratin

A type of structural protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin, providing toughness and water-resistance.

Animal Hair

The filamentous biomaterial that grows from the skin of animals, primarily used for protection, sensory purposes, and heat regulation.

Alpha Helices

A common structural motif in proteins, characterized by a right-handed helix with amino acid residues arranged in a coiled manner.