Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 28, Problem 7MCQ
Which one of the following is not a fuel produced by microorganisms?
- a. algal oil
- b. ethanol
- c. hydrogen
- d. methane
- e. uranium
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
organism which take carbondioxide as a chemical source is known as
Select one:
a. photoautotrophs
b. chemoautotrophs
c. chemoheterotrophs
d. photoheterotrophs
Which of the following is not an electron acceptor?
A. Oxygen
B. Sulfates
C. Hydrogen sulfide
D. Nitrates
All of the following are cofactors of SOD (superoxide dismutase) EXCEPT?
A. Zinc
B. Maganese
C. Calcium
D. Copper
Chapter 28 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 28 - What is industrial microbiology? Why is it...Ch. 28 - How does commercial sterilization differ from...Ch. 28 - Why is a can of blackberries preserved by...Ch. 28 - Outline the steps in the production of cheese, and...Ch. 28 - Beer is made with water, malt, and yeast; hops are...Ch. 28 - Why is a bioreactor better than a large flask for...Ch. 28 - The manufacture of paper includes the use of...Ch. 28 - Describe an example of bioconversion. What...Ch. 28 - Prob. 9RCh. 28 - NAME IT Van Leeuwenhoek was the first to see this...
Ch. 28 - Foods packed in plastic for microwaving are a....Ch. 28 - Acetobacter is necessary for only one of the steps...Ch. 28 - Use the following choices to answer questions 35:...Ch. 28 - The spoilage of canned foods caused by Geobacillus...Ch. 28 - A heat-resistant fungus that causes spoilage in...Ch. 28 - The term 12D treatment refers to a. heat treatment...Ch. 28 - Which one of the following is not a fuel produced...Ch. 28 - Which type of radiation is used to preserve foods?...Ch. 28 - Which of the following reactions is undesirable in...Ch. 28 - Which of the following reactions is an oxidation...Ch. 28 - Which bacteria seem to be most frequently used in...Ch. 28 - Methylophilus methylotrophus can convert methane...Ch. 28 - Faded worn-look denim is produced with cellulase....Ch. 28 - Suppose you are culturing a microorganism that...Ch. 28 - Researchers at the CDC inoculated apple cider with...Ch. 28 - The antibiotic efrotomycin is produced by...
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
Define histology.
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Define histology.
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
In a species of the cat family, eye color can be gray, blue, green, or brown, and each trait is true breeding. ...
Concepts of Genetics (11th Edition)
Raw Oysters and Antacids: A Deadly Mix? The highly acidic environment of the stomach kills most bacteria before...
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
QUANTITATIVE Punnett Squares as Genetic Tools. The genetic characters of seed color (where Y is the allele for ...
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
If someone at the other end of a room smokes a cigarette, you may breathe in some smoke. The movement of smoke ...
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- These are enzymes that can sustain in a high hydrostatic pressure. * (Please choose one correct answer only) A. Piezohiles B. Halophiles C. Acidophiles D. Alkaliphiles E. Thermophilesarrow_forwardChemoautotrophs can survive on ____________ alone.a. minerals b. CO2 c. minerals and CO2 d. methanearrow_forwardThese enzymes require a temperature of 15 degree Celsius or lower needed for growth / optimal activity.* A.Thermophiles B. Cryophiles C. Halophiles D. Piezophilesarrow_forward
- The thermoacidophile Sulfolobus acidocaldarius is an archaean organism that can tolerate environments that are high in temperature and low in pH. It lacks peptidoglycan, but still possesses a cell wall. Which of the following statements is likely to be an accurate description of this species? A. It is a bacterium. B. The optimal pH of its enzymes will lie above pH 7. C. It could inhabit hydrothermal springs. D. It could inhabit alkaline hot springs.arrow_forwardWhat are the 2 ways of production that will allow a product to be classified as an essential oil?: (Select all that apply) Choose at least one answer. a. hot pressed b. vacuum distilled c. steam distilled d. cold pressedarrow_forwardYeast is a facultative anaerobe. This means that alcohol fermentation takes place only if: a. the temperature is close to 37°C b. the atmosphere does not contain oxygen c. sugar is provided to the cells d. light is provided to the cellsarrow_forward
- Which of the following organisms cannot perform oxidative phosphorylation? Select one: a. E. coli b. tulips c. white rhinos d. mushrooms e. none of the above Clear my choicearrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is false? A. Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria may form hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as a product of the oxidation. B. Dissimilatory reduction of metals such as Fe3+ to Fe2+ represents anaerobic respiration. C. The nitrification reactions carried out by certain bacteria would be considered lithotrophy. D. Denitrification reactions would be considered anaerobic respiration.arrow_forwardWhich of the following process produces liquid bio fuel? a. Aerobic digestion b. Fermentation c. Pyrolysis d. Wet processarrow_forward
- The enzyme tryptophanase splits the amino acid tryptophan into ________ and pyruvic acid (plus ammonia). Adding ______ will react and turn red indicating the bacteria make the tryptophanase enzyme. Answer Choices: A. indole; Kovac’s B. sulfur; Iodine C. indole; ferric chloride D. sulfur; Kovac’sarrow_forwardIf an organism tests positive for catalase, which of the following is MOST likely true about the organism? A. It returns nitrogen back to the atmosphere B. It can break down plasma membranes C. It creates H2O as a product of respiration D. It can only do homolactic fermentationarrow_forwardWhich of the following coenzymes accepts electrons that was removed in the succinate of the Krebs Cycle? A. ADP B. FAD C. GDP D. NAD+arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Biochemical Tests-Part 1; Author: Southern Stacker;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-i9vANfQWQ;License: Standard Youtube License