Microbiology Quiz: Bacterial Metabolism
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What is the primary method of reproduction for bacterial cells?

  • Mitosis
  • Sporulation
  • Meiosis
  • Binary fission (correct)
  • Which type of organism obtains energy from oxidizing inorganic substances and carbon from carbon dioxide?

  • Chemoautotrophs (correct)
  • Photoheterotrophs
  • Chemoheterotrophs
  • Photoautotrophs
  • If an organism uses light for energy but organic compounds as its carbon source, how would it be classified?

  • Chemoheterotroph
  • Photoautotroph
  • Chemoautotroph
  • Photoheterotroph (correct)
  • Which of these is an example of a saprophytic bacteria?

    <p>Bacillus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a parasite that feeds on other bacteria?

    <p>Bdellovibrio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Binary Fission

    A process where a single bacterial cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

    Generation Time

    The time it takes for a single bacterial cell to divide into two.

    Photoautotrophs

    Organisms that obtain energy from light and use carbon dioxide as their carbon source.

    Chemoautotrophs

    Organisms that obtain energy from oxidizing inorganic substances and use carbon dioxide as their carbon source.

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    Photoheterotrophs

    Organisms that obtain energy from light but use organic compounds as their carbon source.

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