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

question 9

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) none of the above

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making powers from a central authority to smaller units or individuals within an organization.

Profitability

The ability of a business to earn a profit, which is the balance of revenue after accounting for all expenses, taxes, and costs.

Negotiated Price Approach

An approach to transfer pricing that allows managers of decentralized units to agree (negotiate) among themselves as to the transfer price.

Transfer Price

The price at which divisions of a company transact with each other, such as the sale of goods or services, often used for budgeting and tax purposes.