5 Questions
Which type of microbial metabolism obtains carbon from both organic compounds and by fixing carbon dioxide?
Mixotrophic
What is the major factor in determining a microbe's ecological niche?
Metabolic properties
Which type of microbial metabolism obtains reducing equivalents from organic compounds?
Heterotrophic
What differentiates species of microbes from each other?
Metabolic characteristics
Which type of microbial metabolism obtains carbon from carbon dioxide?
Heterotrophic
Test your knowledge of microbial metabolism with this quiz! Explore the diverse metabolic strategies used by microbes to obtain energy and nutrients. Learn how different metabolic properties determine a microbe's ecological niche.
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