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MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Flashcards: 2b Prokaryotic Growth Metabolism

Study 2b Prokaryotic Growth Metabolism in MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which oxygen-handling category grows best with low O2O_2 levels (below atmospheric concentration)?

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ANSWER

Microaerophile. They require oxygen for respiration but are damaged by atmospheric levels of O2O_2.

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A study tests phosphate limitation. A bacterium is grown aerobically at 37°C, pH 7.2, with excess glucose but either 5 mM phosphate or 0.05 mM phosphate. After 5 hours, OD600 is measured. Table (OD600 at 5 h): 5 mM phosphate: 1.00 0.05 mM phosphate: 0.28 Which conclusion is most supported by the experimental results?
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