Which of the Following Are Often Chemolithotrophs That Oxidize Reduced

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are often chemolithotrophs that oxidize reduced metals and generate strong acids, such as sulfuric acid?

• A) acidophiles
• B) psychrophiles
• C) halophiles
• D) mesophiles
• E) barophiles

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