Sulfur bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
what do they oxidize?
A
sulfur compounds
2
Q
what is the electron acceptor ?
A
O2
3
Q
what is by products?
A
SO4 2- and protons
4
Q
by products are responsible for ?
A
acidic run-off from coal mines
5
Q
NADH is produced by?
A
reverse electron flow
6
Q
what else can also be oxidated?
A
H2S which occurs in step
7
Q
where do we find the first step
A
in cell inclusions, S0