A student isolates an unknown bacteria sample from the bottom of a swamp. The student discovers that this species is able to live and grow in an oxygen-free enviroment, but it requires nitrate-rich soil.

Which of the following respiration pathways is this species or bacteria most likely using?

a. ethyl alcohol fermentation

b. lactic acid fermentation

c. aerobic respiration

d. anaerobic repiration

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Biology

Jean Sheppard

3 July, 10:16

A student isolates an unknown bacteria sample from the bottom of a swamp. The student discovers that this species is able to live and grow in an oxygen-free enviroment, but it requires nitrate-rich soil.

Which of the following respiration pathways is this species or bacteria most likely using?

a. ethyl alcohol fermentation

b. lactic acid fermentation

c. aerobic respiration

d. anaerobic repiration

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Gillian Castaneda · Answer 1

The respiration pathway that this species of bacteria is most likely using is D. anaerobic respiration.

Since it says in the question that it grows in an oxygen-free environment, meaning that it doesn't need oxygen, anaerobic respiration should be the correct answer. Aerobic means using air, whereas anaerobic is the opposite.