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please only answer part ii ( the second part only) only Problem 4 (10 points) Experimental measurements on the aerobic oxidation of acetate by a

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Problem 4 (10 points) Experimental measurements on the aerobic oxidation of acetate by a microorganism show that 30% of the carbon in the substrate (acetic acid) is converted to biomass (X) of an average formula CH1.900.5No.4 according to the overall metabolic reaction below: CH3COOH + a NH3 + b 02 C CH1.900.5 No.4 + d CO2 + e H2O i) Calculate the stoichiometric coefficients of the reaction above (a to e) (7 points) ii) How many grams of oxygen (O2) are consumed per gram of biomass produced (Yoz/x)? (3 points)

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