Which of the following functional groups would you expect to find in aerobic iron- and sulfur-rich acidic mine drainage?

A) dissimilative iron-oxidizers
B) dissimilative iron-reducers
C) purple sulfur bacteria
D) purple sulfur bacteria and dissimilative iron-reducers


Answer: A

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