What is the oxidation product when purple and green sulphur bacteria use H2S as the hydrogen donor?
ANitrogen
BHydrogen
CSulphur
DMethane
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sulphur
With H2S as donor the oxidation product is sulphur or sulphate, not oxygen.
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