Multiple choice

In Entner-Doudoroff pathway, which of the following gram-positive bacteria is responsible for oxidation of glucose?

  1. Bacillus subtilis

  2. Enterococcus faecalis

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. Xanthomonas campestris

  5. Zymomonas mobilis
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because very few gram-positive bacteria have ability to oxidise glucose by Entner–Doudoroff pathway. 

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