3. Metabolic Diversity

Question 1

Chemoorganotrophy

Answer 1

Uses organic compounds as the original source of electrons

Question 2

Chemolithotrophy

Answer 2

Uses inorganic compounds as the original source of electrons

Question 3

Phototrophy

Answer 3

Using light (electromagnetic wave) energy to produce electrons required for metabolic activity

Question 4

Heterotroph

Answer 4

Carbon acquired from organic compounds

Question 5

Autotroph

Answer 5

Carbon acquired from CO2

Question 6

Denitrifying steps

Answer 6

NO3- -> NO2 -> NO -> N2O -> N2

Question 7

Desulfovibrio

Answer 7

Use Sulfate / Sulfite as the terminal electron acceptor

Question 8

Desulfuromonas

Answer 8

Use sulfur as terminal electron acceptor