Answer:
Anaerobic respiration or fermentation
Explanation:
The metabolic pathway shown in the question is the summary of anaerobic respiration (fermentation) during which pyruvate is converted to acetaldehyde, followed by the formation of alcohol (ethanol), along with the release of NADH and NAD molecules. This mechanism occurs in the absence of oxygen and is thus used by organisms to generate energy (ATP) molecules.
Answer: New research shows that colonies of Escherichia coli can demonstrate a form of learning.
Explanation: Bacterial colonies can evolve the ability to anticipate changes in their immediate environment, say researchers led by Saeed Tavazoie at Princeton University in New Jersey. Other types of bacteria could too. This skill could give them the edge over other bacteria that merely adapt themselves to current conditions.
When you compare different organisms and see that they have the same or similar anatomic traits, it's reasonable to assume the organisms share a common ancestor where they would have gotten trait from. (evolution)
