In Their Work with Soil Bacteria, McInerney and Colleagues Have $\Delta$

question 32

Multiple Choice

In their work with soil bacteria, McInerney and colleagues have found microorganisms that display metabolic pathways with net $\Delta$ G values as small as -20 kJ/mol. This is an example of:

• A) the capacity of microorganisms to conquer a wide variety of environments
• B) microorganisms contradicting the laws of thermodynamics
• C) growth near thermodynamic equilibrium
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Progenitor Cells

Cells that have a limited capacity to divide and differentiate into various cell types, playing a key role in the development, growth, and repair of tissues.

Neural Tube

The precursor in embryonic development that eventually forms the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord.

Neurogenesis

The procedure through which the brain creates new nerve cells.

Neuron Maturation

The developmental process by which neurons undergo growth and changes to achieve functional maturity, including synaptic development and axonal growth.