Microbiolgy Lecture 10 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process of the mitochondrial electron transport chain?
A
Movement of electrons gives energy to pump H+ which flow down concentration gradient and provides energy to make ATP
2
Q
Upper branch is …
A
Stationary phase
3
Q
No2- being reduced to N2 is an effect of what?
A
The environmental impact of anaerobic respiration
4
Q
In fermentation, to break down glucose we need what?
A
NAD+ to grab electrons
5
Q
In fermentation, NAD+ is regenerated from
A
NADH
6
Q
In fermentation …
A
No PMF is generated and no final electron acceptor is needed
7
Q
Bread is an example of
A
Ethanol Fermentation
8
Q
What bacteria can’t grow at a pH of lower than 4.6?
A
Clostridium botulinum
