Lecture 5: Microbial Metabolism

Question 1

Enumerate the importance of microbial metabolism. (4)

Answer 1

1. bacterial products are commercially/medically important
2. products are important in the laboratory (identification of microorganisms)
3. model used for studying metabolic pathways and processes in eukaryotic cells
4. potential targets for antimicrobial drugs

Question 2

What are some bacterial products that are commercially or medically important? (3)

Answer 2

1. Lactococcus
2. Lactobacillus
3. Streptococcus mutans

Question 3

What are some bacterial products important in the laboratory (identification of microorganisms)? (3)

Answer 3

1. E. coli
2. Klebsiella
3. Enterobacter

Question 4

____ refers to all chemical changes occurring in a microorganism during its growth and development for healthy and stable maintenance.

Answer 4

Microbial Metabolism

Question 5

Two classes of chemical reactions. (2)

Answer 5

1. Anabolism
2. Catabolism

Question 6

____ is a metabolic process involving synthesizing complex molecules from simpler ones, consuming energy to build and maintain cellular structures.

Answer 6

Anabolism

Question 7

_____ is a metabolic process that breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy for various cellular activities.

Answer 7

Catabolism