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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

Sulphur bacteria, as described in the document, obtain energy for synthetic processes by the oxidation of which compound?
Options
A Carbon dioxide
B Elemental sulfur
C Hydrogen sulphide
Correct Answer
D Methane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 6 explains that Sulphur bacteria 'Obtain their energy for the synthetic process by the oxidation of hydrogen sulphide (HS).'

Hint

The name of the bacteria directly relates to the element they process.

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