Chapter 9, Problem 9Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The kind of pathway or product expected in the case, when a bacterium that has a metabolic pathway enables it to survive in the presence of acid.

Introduction:

The microbes are specific to their surroundings and respond accordingly. The microbes generally live in a specific range of pH, temperature, and other necessary conditions. Certain microbes are not able to survive if these conditions change. Most microbes cannot survive in low pH (presence of acid).