Which of the following best describes picoheterotrophs?
A) They are anaerobic microorganisms that decompose biomass through fermentation.
B) They carry both photosynthesis and chemosynthesis.
C) They are common microscopic aerobic decomposers in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
D) They are minute parasites of many species of terrestrial plants and marine algae.
Question 2
The design of automobiles with fuel cells can be more flexible because they
A) do not have wheels.
B) have to be so large that there is extra room for passengers and accessories.
C) do not have an engine fuel combustion compartment.
D) do not have to be aerodynamically constructed to have better fuel mileage.
An example of anaerobic respiration in E. coli
A biofilm composed of a community of microorganisms glued by mucilage to a surface.
Classes of Microorganisms with Descriptions and Examples
Catabolic and anabolic processes in anaerobic carbohydrate metabolism
Anaerobic glycolysis Chemical Equation
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15th Edition