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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question

Question

Which microorganisms are specifically mentioned for their role in driving carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycles in the environment?
Options
A <i>Pseudomonas</i>
B <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>
C <i>Nitrosomonas</i>, <i>Nitrobacter</i>
Correct Answer
D <i>Lactobacillus</i>
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8, under 'Biogeochemical Cycling', lists 'Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter' as examples of microbes that 'Drive carbon, nitrogen, sulfur & phosphorus cycles'.

Hint

Look for specific bacterial names associated with biogeochemical cycling on page 8.

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