Why do iron-oxidizing bacteria oxidize large amounts of iron?
a. Iron is plentiful.
b. Iron oxidation requires a large amount of ATP.
c. Fe2+ to Fe3+ yields only a single electron.
d. At neutral pH, the bacteria must compete with abiotic oxidation of iron.
Answer: C
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