5 Questions
Which bacterial type must grow in the absence of oxygen?
Obligate anaerobe
Which enzyme detoxifies oxygen free radicals in bacteria by converting H2O2 to H2O + O2?
Catalase
What are the nutritional requirements for bacterial growth?
Organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and metal ions such as iron
Which type of bacteria can perform both fermentation and aerobic respiration?
Facultative anaerobe
What are siderophores in bacterial growth?
Small molecules secreted by bacteria that bind iron
This quiz covers the requirements for bacterial growth such as oxygen, nutrients, pH, and temperature, as well as the bacterial growth curve and different means of bacterial replication. It also discusses the metabolic requirements of bacterial growth including oxygen, nutrients, water, temperature, and pH.
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