Question

The bacteria responsible for oxidizing Fe2+ - Fe3+ (ferrous to ferric form) under acidic environment is_?

A Pseudomonas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Thiobacillus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Lactobacillus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Orthobacter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Thiobacillus is a acidophilic and chemolithoautotrophic bacteria that obtain its energy from the oxidation of Ferrous ions and reduced sulfur compounds

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