Nitrifying Archaea Such as Nitrosopumilus Maritimus Use ________ as a Sole

question 41

Multiple Choice

Nitrifying Archaea such as Nitrosopumilus maritimus use ________ as a sole carbon source and are capable of obtaining sufficient energy by aerobically oxidizing ________.

• A) CO₂ / NO
• B) sugars / NH₃
• C) CO₂ / NH₃
• D) organic acids / NO

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Definitions:

Metabolic Wastes

Substances left over from metabolic processes, such as carbon dioxide, water, and nitrogenous compounds, that need to be excreted from the body.

Trigone

The triangle formed by the openings of the two ureters and the urethra in the internal floor of the bladder.

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys return substances from the filtrate to the blood, effectively conserving water, salts, and nutrients.