Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Fermentation is a type of respiration in microbes. It occurs in the absence of oxygen. It produces acids and alcohols after the breakdown of pyruvate which is obtained from glycolysis.

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Which 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.
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