Rickettsias Require ________, Readily Available Inside Cells, for Energy Production

Question

Rickettsias require ________, readily available inside cells, for energy production.
A) amino acids
B) glucose
C) lipids
D) complex carbohydrates
E) vitamins

Accepted Answer

Rickettsias are obligate intracellular bacteria that lack the enzymes necessary for energy production. They rely on the host cell for ATP, which is readily available inside cells.