Question

question 5 (1 point) a bacterium that only possesses the ability to ferment obtains energy___________ by aerobic respiration only by glycolysis only only in the presence of oxygen by fermentation or aerobic respiration question 6 (bonus) (1 point) what is the primary purpose of microbial metabolism? energy variation reproduction genetic variation structural support

Explanation:

For question 5, fermentation - capable bacteria obtain energy via glycolysis which is part of fermentation. They don't rely on aerobic respiration only. For question 6, the main goal of microbial metabolism is to generate energy for the microbe's life - processes.

Answer:

Question 5: by glycolysis only
Question 6: Energy variation