Differentiate between primary and secondary metabolites.

Q: Provide several specific examples of the beneficial effectsof microbes.

A: Microorganisms are the single celled organisms which are usually  seen only under microscope.

Q: What term do we use to describe the by-product that results when a chemical is metabolized in a…

A: The chemical substances that are administered into the body of patients primarily for improving…

Q: Identify three other physical factors that microbes must contend with in the environment.

A: The tiny organisms that cannot be observed with unaided eyes are the microorganisms. These organisms…

Q: . Relatively little is known about many obligate anaerobes. Why would this be so?

A: Obligate anaerobes are the organisms which only grow in the absence of the oxygen.

Q: How does microbial metabolism accelerate thecorrosion of various metals?

A: Microbial corrosion or biocorrosion occurs due to the activity of microbes present in the biofilm…

Q: How does food become compromised by microbes?

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Q: Describe the basic energy strategies of microbes and the catabolic pathways they use.

A: Introduction: The microscopic living beings that can not be seen by naked eyes are considered to be…

Q: In anabolism 1) energy is released 2) an energy input is required 3) macromolecules become smaller…

A: Metabolism is defined as sum of all chemical reactions that takes within an living organism. The…

Q: Explain why living things metabolize.

A: Answer : metabolism is the process of the chemical reactions which occurs in the body which changes…

Q: Differentiate between transient and resident microbes.

A: Microbes are the microscopic organism found all around us and are too small to be seen by the naked…

Q: Account for the inability of aerobes to grow in the absence of O2

A: Aerobes require oxygen and cannot perform their metabolic processes in the absence of oxygen. These…

Q: Explain the importance of B19.

A: B19 is a virus that causes erythema infectiosum in children. It is found in respiratory droplets…

Q: Outline how microorganisms can help digest cellulose inruminants and other herbivores.

A: Introduction: Cellulose is present in the cell wall of plants and wood. It is composed of multiple…

Q: Name a function food or plant which have anti microbial activity, anti cancer or anti diabetic…

A: The objective of the question is to identify a functional food or plant that has anti-microbial,…

Q: Which would be more likely to cause illness and why—a water sample that tested positive for fecal…

A: Ans: Escherichia coli  is the gram negative organism which forms part of normal flora of humans.

Q: Describe the representative obligate aerobes and facultative anaerobes.

A: All living creatures have a gas interchange biological feature regarded as respiration. Oxygen for…

Q: Describe the importance of a microorganism’s requirements for temperature, O2 , pH, and water…

A: Microorganisms are small/ microscopic organisms which cannot be seen by naked eyes, some are…

Q: For the compounds given below draw the chemical structures of possible phase 1 and phase 2…

A: Note: Since you have posted multiple independent questions in the same request, we will solve the…

Q: Definitions: primary and secondary metabolites: two examples of each type of metabolite.

A: These are the chemical compounds produced during the growth and development, processes. They are…

Q: What is the differencebetween antioxidant activity and antimicrobial activity in terms of  the food…

A: different food molecules have been identified which have antioxidant and antimicrobial activity .

Q: When are microbes in food harmless?

A: Bacteria are the most important microorganisms to the food processor. Some bacteria are beneficial…

Q: Define embolism

A: Embolism is a blocking of a blood vessel caused by external particles or a blood clot that passes…

Q: List and explain the six types of microorganisms.

A: Microorganisms are unicellular, multicellular or microscopic cell clusters. These are beneficial or…

Q: Name three food products produced with the aid of microorganisms.

A: Microorganisms is used by nature to carry out fermentation process. Mankind have been using yeasts,…

Q: The outcome of Phase II metabolism may be A more toxic metabolite that is further metabolized, then…

A: Note: Student we are able only one answer at one time please post a remaining question. Metabolism :…

Q: Describe the differences between primary and secondary metabolites.

A: Metabolites Metabolites are the substances or compounds that are essential in metabolising food and…

Q: What is the Carbon content of Cast Irons? O a) Less than 2% O b) More than 2% O Less than 14% O d)…

A: Cast iron An alloy of iron that contains 2 to 4 percent carbon, along with varying amount of silicon…

Q: a. Compare the ancient prokaryotes, their environment and metabolism, with the prokaryotes that…

A: Prokaryotes are small and single-celled organisms. They are very simple in structure. For e.g.,…

Q: Define secondary metabolites.

A: A metabolite refers to any substance involved in metabolism. It is often regarded as the immediate…

Q: Where do the different types of coliforms come from?

A: Coliform are the rod shaped, gram negative bacteria, used as indicator organism for quality check of…

Q: Identify microorganisms responsible for nitrogen fixation

A: Nitrogen is a critical limiting element for plant growth and production. It is a major component of…

Q: Give examples for food contaminants and explain the following words; Acute toxicity ADI NOAEL

A: Food contamination is generally referred to the spoilage of foods due to presence of toxic chemicals…

Q: Which of the following supplements may be used for colds? A) fish oil B) echinacea C) B 12 D)…

A: Colds are a frequent viral infection of the upper respiratory system, which includes the nose,…

Q: Contrast an aerotolerant and an obligate anaerobe in terms of sensitivity to O2 and ability to grow…

A: Introduction  Thioglycolate broth is the medium which is used to test the aerotolerance of the…

Q: Explain the nature of microorganism.

A: The microorganisms were first discovered by a microbiologist called Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek in the…

Q: A patient who is homozygous for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) will: OA) have only one defective…

A: Introduction: A chromosomal 19 abnormality causes familial hypercholesterolemia. Familial…

Q: Compare and contrast primary metabolites with that of the secondary metabolites.

A: Primary Metabolites: They are the kind of the metabolites which are directly normal growth,…

Q: Explain the process of nitrogen fixation and why it is crucial to all life on earth.

A: Introduction Nitrogen is a key element in various biomolecules like nucleic acids, NTPs, amino…

Q: Define the terms that are used to describe chemical control ofmicrobes.

A: Microorganisms that are harmful are controlled by physical and chemical means that either kills or…