6. A prokaryote is most likely to use which of the following modes of metabolism to release energy if it is in an environment without oxygen, dies when exposed to oxygen, and uses fermentation?

A. Facultative anaerobe

B. Heterotroph

C. Obligate anaerobe

D. Photoautotroph

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Nikolai Stephenson

Biology

7 August, 07:52

6. A prokaryote is most likely to use which of the following modes of metabolism to release energy if it is in an environment without oxygen, dies when exposed to oxygen, and uses fermentation?

A. Facultative anaerobe

B. Heterotroph

C. Obligate anaerobe

D. Photoautotroph

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Richard · Answer 1

Well, since the prokaryotic organism dies if it is exposed to oxygen, as it cannot utilize the products of oxygen and thus uses fermentation, it would be an C. Obligate anaerobe.

6. A prokaryote is most likely to use which of the following modes of metabolism to release energy if it is in an environment without oxygen, dies when exposed to oxygen, and uses fermentation?A. Facultative anaerobeB. HeterotrophC. Obligate anaerobeD. Photoautotroph

6. A prokaryote is most likely to use which of the following modes of metabolism to release energy if it is in an environment without oxygen, dies when exposed to oxygen, and uses fermentation?

A. Facultative anaerobe

B. Heterotroph

C. Obligate anaerobe

D. Photoautotroph