alleryWhich compound is used by denitrifying bacteria as a terminal acceptor?
ANitrate oxyanion
BMolecular oxygen
CDissolved methane
DPure nitrogen gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Nitrate oxyanion
Denitrifying bacteria use nitrate as a terminal electron acceptor in anaerobic respiratory pathways.
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