Studying the Redox Cycling of Fe in the Environment Has

question 74

Multiple Choice

Studying the redox cycling of Fe in the environment has led to the discovery

• A) of bacteria that transfer electrons long distances and generate electric currents.
• B) of bacteria that destroy toxic metal ions.
• C) of archaea that have Fe in their cell walls.
• D) that Fe limits primary production in terrestrial ecosystems.

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