Some Bacteria in the Human Gut Microbiota Primarily Feed on Glucose

question 36

Multiple Choice

Some bacteria in the human gut microbiota primarily feed on glucose from mucus secretions. This is correct with respect to "mucus farming" by bacteria:

• A) Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron and other bacteria induce the colon to produce mucus
• B) mucus-derived sugar acids are metabolized via the Entner-Doudoroff (ED) pathway
• C) sugar acids must be converted to 6-phosphogluconate in order to enter the Entner-Doudoroff (ED) pathway
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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