Final answer:
The specific name of bacteria in restroom mats that consume uric acid is not listed among the provided options, but these bacteria can be generally classified as decomposers. Decomposers break down wastes, control odors, and contribute to a cleaner environment.
Step-by-step explanation:
The name of the bacteria within our restroom mats that consume uric acid helping to control odors in the restroom is not provided in the options listed (a) OdorEaters, (b) BioGerm, (c) OdorControl, (d) BioFresh. Typically, these types of bacteria would fall under the category of decomposers, which break down wastes and dead organisms into smaller molecules. These bacteria use the organic substrates they break down to get their energy, carbon, and nutrients they need for survival. In restroom mats, specific strains of bacteria are introduced to biodegrade uric acid and other waste products, controlling odor effectively.
While discussing the normal microbiota of the intestine and the ways it helps prevent infection, it's important to note that this natural community produces acids lowering stomach pH, competes with potential pathogens for food and space, and speeds up the flushing of microbes from the digestive tract. It does not generate large quantities of oxygen to kill anaerobic pathogens as option (d) from the review question suggests.