Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 80

Question: Leptothrix is a

Options:

A) Nitrifying bacteria

B) Sulphur bacteria

C) Iron bacteria

D) Hydrogen bacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Leptothrix, is a iron bacteria oxidise $ \underset{\text{(Ferrous)}}{\mathop{F{e^{2+}}}},\xrightarrow{{}}\underset{\text{(Ferric})}{\mathop{F{e^{3+}}}}, $ + chemical energy.