The Foul-Smelling Putrescine Byproduct Suggests Activity of

question 26

Multiple Choice

The foul-smelling putrescine byproduct suggests activity of

• A) amino acid fermentation by clostridia.
• B) secondary fermentation.
• C) sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
• D) syntrophic carbohydrate metabolism.

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