The Enzyme Formate Dehydrogenase (FDH)splits Formic Acid to H₂ and CO₂

question 48

Multiple Choice

The enzyme formate dehydrogenase (FDH) splits formic acid to H₂ and CO₂ and is crucial to survival during fermentation because if fermentive intermediates were allowed to accumulate within the cell,the internal pH would become far too _______ to support viability.

• A)hypertonic
• B)acidic
• C)hypotonic
• D)alkaline

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