12. Microbial Metabolism

For the phrase given below, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. Anabolism only

b. Both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. Catabolism only

Includes metabolism

Biodegradable plastics can be made from which of the following microbial metabolites?

a. Sludge

b. PHB

c. BOD

d. Alum

Strains of the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae have been identified as being capable of _______.

a. Producing plastics

b. Producing alternative fuels

c. Fermenting foods

d. Preventing ice formation