electron acceptors in anaerobes

Question 1

electron acceptor:

NO3-

products?

Answer 1

NO2-, N2 + H2O

Question 2

electron acceptor:

SO4-

products?

Answer 2

H2S + H2O

Question 3

electron acceptor:

CO3 -2

products?

Answer 3

CH4 + H2O

Question 4

anaerobic respiration yields slightly ____ energy than aerobic respiration

Answer 4

less

Question 5

only part of the krebs cycle operates under

Answer 5

anaerobic conditions (less NADH and FADH2 made)

Question 6

energy released during electron transfer to final acceptors is ______ than that with transfer to O2

Answer 6

less