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Which process enables Clostridia to sustain their energy needs without involving the electron transport chain?
Which process enables Clostridia to sustain their energy needs without involving the electron transport chain?
- Glycolysis
- Citric acid cycle
- Acetogenesis (correct)
- Anaerobic respiration with oxygen
What is the primary role of Clostridia in soil ecology?
What is the primary role of Clostridia in soil ecology?
- Participating in decomposition of organic matter (correct)
- Sustaining energy needs through aerobic respiration
- Supporting muscle movement
- Producing short-chain fatty acids
What is the impact of Clostridia in the gut microbiota of humans and animals?
What is the impact of Clostridia in the gut microbiota of humans and animals?
- Producing toxins causing muscle weakness
- Synthesizing complex carbohydrates
- Fermenting complex carbohydrates into short-chain fatty acids (correct)
- Generating ATP through the electron transport chain
Which process is essential for nutrient cycling and soil fertility due to Clostridia's involvement?
Which process is essential for nutrient cycling and soil fertility due to Clostridia's involvement?
What is the primary symptom of botulism caused by Clostridia?
What is the primary symptom of botulism caused by Clostridia?
What alternative electron acceptors can Clostridia utilize in anaerobic respiration?
What alternative electron acceptors can Clostridia utilize in anaerobic respiration?
Which genus of bacteria is known for its ability to form endospores?
Which genus of bacteria is known for its ability to form endospores?
What is a major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis?
What is a major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis?
Which Clostridium species is known for producing potent neurotoxins?
Which Clostridium species is known for producing potent neurotoxins?
What type of metabolism do Clostridia bacteria primarily exhibit?
What type of metabolism do Clostridia bacteria primarily exhibit?
Which Clostridium species is associated with causing botulism?
Which Clostridium species is associated with causing botulism?
What can lead to the overgrowth of Clostridium difficile in the human colon?
What can lead to the overgrowth of Clostridium difficile in the human colon?
Which bacterium causes tetanus?
Which bacterium causes tetanus?
What triggers spore formation in Clostridium tetani?
What triggers spore formation in Clostridium tetani?
What is the role of spore formation in Clostridium tetani?
What is the role of spore formation in Clostridium tetani?
Which bacterial feature allows Clostridium tetani to survive harsh conditions?
Which bacterial feature allows Clostridium tetani to survive harsh conditions?
What is the main neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani?
What is the main neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani?
Where is Clostridium tetani commonly found?
Where is Clostridium tetani commonly found?
