Considering the Relationship Between Oxidizers and Reducers, Which of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

Considering the relationship between oxidizers and reducers, which of the following pairs of microorganisms are NOT likely to form close associations or consortia?

• A) purple sulfur bacteria and dissimilative sulfur-reducers
• B) dissimilative sulfur-reducers and dissimilative sulfur-oxidizers
• C) diazotrophs and fungi
• D) nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria and dissimilative sulfate-reducers

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