Microbes such as Geobacter metallireducens obtain energy from organic matter under anaerobic conditions by using ferric iron as a(n) ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


electron acceptor

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. anaphase. b. metaphase. c. interphase. d. prophase. e. telophase.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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