Hydrogen Sulfide Production Flashcards
1
Q
What role might sulfide play in anaerobic respiration
A
Terminal electron receptors
2
Q
How could you easily determine the presence of h2s
A
Smells like rotten eggs
3
Q
What is the indicator for h2s
A
Ferrous sulfide
4
Q
From where does h2s come
A
Anaerobic degradation of sulfur
5
Q
What does a yellow slant yellow butt mean
A
Can digest Glucose + lactose
6
Q
What does a red slant yellow butt mean
A
Only digest glucose
7
Q
Where would you expect to find a lot of H2S produced in nature by micro organisms
A
Anaerobic environments
8
Q
Why is there less glucose than lactose in the medium
A
Test becomes more sensitive
9
Q
Why is h2s toxic to human cells
A
Locks electron transport chain
