AP-Micro (Microbiology) Microbial Metabolism

Question 1

Which molecule acts as the primary energy carrier in microbial cells?

Accepted Answer

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Answer

Glucose

Answer

NADH

Answer

Pyruvate

Question 2

In anaerobic respiration, what acts as the terminal electron acceptor?

Accepted Answer

Nitrate

Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Glucose

Answer

Water

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of fermentation in microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

Regenerate NAD+ for glycolysis

Answer

Produce ATP directly

Answer

Break down proteins

Answer

Generate oxygen

Question 4

Which process generates the most ATP in microbial metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Answer

Glycolysis

Answer

Fermentation

Answer

Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)

Question 5

What is the end product of glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

Pyruvate

Answer

Acetyl-CoA

Answer

NADH

Answer

ATP