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Microbiology

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Set 6 Microbial Nutrition And Growth

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The term chemoheterotroph refers to an organism that ________.

A)uses CO₂ for its carbon source
B)must obtain inorganic compounds for its energy source
C)gets energy from sunlight
D)gets energy by oxidizing chemical compounds
E)does not need a carbon source

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The term obligate refers to ________.

A)the ability to exist in a wide range of conditions
B)existing in a very narrow niche
C)using chemicals for energy production
D)using light for energy production
E)using oxygen for metabolism

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Microorganisms require large quantities of ________ for use in cell structure and metabolism.

A)elements
B)macronutrients
C)water
D)growth factors
E)trace elements

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