Thermococcales Can Utilize Elemental Sulfur as a Terminal Electron Acceptor

question 59

Multiple Choice

Thermococcales can utilize elemental sulfur as a terminal electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration, yielding ________ as a by-product.

• A) H₂SO₄
• B) S0
• C) H₂S
• D) thiosulfate
• E) ammonia

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