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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

In the chemosynthesis equation for sulphur bacteria, what is the transformed version of the energy source?
Options
A Carbondioxide
B Methane
C Elemental sulfur
Correct Answer
D Ferrous iron
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5 mentions under 'Products' that a 'transformed version of the energy source, such as elemental sulfur or ferric iron' is produced. Page 6 specifically states for Sulphur bacteria: 'the bacteria consume hydrogen sulf de gas and produces solid, elemental sulfur as a waste product'.

Hint

Refer to the 'Products' section of the chemosynthesis equation details and the description of sulphur bacteria.

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