The order Lactobacillales within Firmicutes are also called the lactic acid bacteria, because these bacteria

A) can aerobically catabolize lactic acid.
B) can ferment lactate.
C) produce lactate.
D) uniquely require lactic acid as a precursor for cell wall biosynthesis.


Answer: C

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