Suppose a Bacterium Needs Glucose to Reproduce

Question

Suppose a bacterium needs glucose to reproduce. Glucose is defined as the bacterium's:
A) niche.
B) resource.
C) facilitator.
D) community.
E) habitat.

Accepted Answer

Glucose is a necessary substance that the bacterium consumes to support its life processes, including reproduction. In ecological terms, such substances are referred to as resources.