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12. Microbial Metabolism - Part 2 of 3

12. Microbial Metabolism - Part 2 of 3

12. Microbial Metabolism / Redox Reactions / Problem 6

In anaerobic respiration, redox reactions are similar to those in aerobic respiration, but differ in which of the following ways?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Anaerobic respiration does not use an electron transport chain.

B

Anaerobic respiration utilizes oxygen as the final electron acceptor.

C

Anaerobic respiration uses alternative terminal electron acceptors, such as nitrate or sulfate, in redox reactions.

D

Anaerobic respiration produces more ATP than aerobic respiration due to more efficient redox reactions.

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