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Which pathway involves the degradation of complex molecules and is energy generating?
Which pathway involves the degradation of complex molecules and is energy generating?
Which process involves the capture of nutrients by simple diffusion?
Which process involves the capture of nutrients by simple diffusion?
Which mechanism yields energy from ATP or proton gradient for the active transport of nutrients into bacterial cells?
Which mechanism yields energy from ATP or proton gradient for the active transport of nutrients into bacterial cells?
Which type of compounds are more energy-rich and undergo oxidation-reduction reactions?
Which type of compounds are more energy-rich and undergo oxidation-reduction reactions?
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Which pathway is involved in the biosynthesis of complex molecules and is energy-consuming?
Which pathway is involved in the biosynthesis of complex molecules and is energy-consuming?
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Which pathway is also known as the citric acid cycle and is used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy?
Which pathway is also known as the citric acid cycle and is used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy?
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Which method of nutrient capture involves the transport of glucose by being phosphorylated in the absence of oxygen?
Which method of nutrient capture involves the transport of glucose by being phosphorylated in the absence of oxygen?
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Which type of transport involves a compound and a carrier protein for entrance into the bacterial cell?
Which type of transport involves a compound and a carrier protein for entrance into the bacterial cell?
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Which process involves the degradation of complex molecules and is energy-generating?
Which process involves the degradation of complex molecules and is energy-generating?
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Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of complex molecules and is energy-consuming?
Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of complex molecules and is energy-consuming?
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Which type of compounds undergo oxidation-reduction reactions involving the transfer of electrons?
Which type of compounds undergo oxidation-reduction reactions involving the transfer of electrons?
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Which method of nutrient capture involves the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the need for a carrier protein?
Which method of nutrient capture involves the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the need for a carrier protein?
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Which molecule is the final electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration?
Which molecule is the final electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration?
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What is the main difference between fermentation and anaerobic respiration?
What is the main difference between fermentation and anaerobic respiration?
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Which process does not require oxygen?
Which process does not require oxygen?
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What is the energy yield of aerobic respiration in prokaryotes?
What is the energy yield of aerobic respiration in prokaryotes?
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In which type of fermentation does pyruvic acid convert to ethyl alcohol and CO2?
In which type of fermentation does pyruvic acid convert to ethyl alcohol and CO2?
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What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
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Which type of bacteria is capable of switching between aerobic respiration and anaerobic pathways?
Which type of bacteria is capable of switching between aerobic respiration and anaerobic pathways?
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What is the primary difference in energy production between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?
What is the primary difference in energy production between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?
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Which type of fermentation does not produce lactic acid?
Which type of fermentation does not produce lactic acid?
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What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?
What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?
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In which process are carrier molecules used to transport electrons resulting in the formation of ATP?
In which process are carrier molecules used to transport electrons resulting in the formation of ATP?
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What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of the final electron acceptor?
What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of the final electron acceptor?
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