Question

Anaerobic sulfate reducing bacteria: Use what instead of O2?

a) Nitrogen
b) Hydrogen
c) Sulfate
d) Carbon dioxide

Answer 1

Sulfate-reducing bacteria and archaea use sulfate as a final electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration, replacing oxygen in the process.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sulfate-reducing bacteria and archaea use sulfate as a final electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration. They convert sulfate back to hydrogen sulfide, which takes the place of oxygen in their respiration process. Therefore, the correct answer is c) Sulfate.