An Organism Gains Energy Using H₂ as an Electron Donor

question 26

Multiple Choice

An organism gains energy using H₂ as an electron donor and sulfate as an electron acceptor.This organism is categorized as an

• A) aerobic lithotroph.
• B) anaerobic lithotroph.
• C) aerobic organotroph.
• D) anaerobic organotroph.

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