Based on the graph below, answer the following question.
(A)
(B)
[Cell concentration]
[Time]
In a test tube, you have two bacteria.
Suspecting one uses aerobic respiration and the other
uses anaerobic chemolithotrophy, you provide the following
in a test tube containing both bacteria: oxygen, glucose,
Fe as an electron donor, and a mixture of macronutrients and
micronutrients. Predict which curve likely reflects the
aerobic respiring bacterium and which curve likely reflects
the bacterium using anaerobic chemilothotrophy over time.
• (Part i; 2 pts) State which curve is the aerobic respiring bacterium, and which curve is the bacterium
using anaerobic chemolithotrophy.
• (Part ii; 4 pts) Explain why the curves look the way they do, e.g., why does curve A decrease with
time and curve B increase with time.