The Reduction of U⁶⁺ to U⁴⁺ by Geobacter Metallireducens Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The reduction of U⁶⁺ to U⁴⁺ by Geobacter metallireducens is an example of

• A) assimilatory metal reduction.
• B) fermentation.
• C) dissimilatory metal reduction.
• D) organotrophy.
• E) lithotrophy.

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