Thiobacillus thiooxidans is found in an environmental sample. Which of the following should then apply to this sample?

A. The sample is very acidic.
B. The sample contains lithotrophs.
C. The sample contains microbes that oxidize sulfur to sulfates.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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