Considering the relationship between oxidizers and reducers, which of the following pairs of microorganisms are NOT likely to form close associations or consortia?
A) purple sulfur bacteria and dissimilative sulfur-reducers
B) dissimilative sulfur-reducers and dissimilative sulfur-oxidizers
C) diazotrophs and fungi
D) nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria and dissimilative sulfate-reducers

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Nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria and dissimilative sulfate-reducers are not likely to form close associations because sulfate-reducers do not provide a beneficial environment or resources for nitrogen fixation.

Considering the Relationship Between Oxidizers and Reducers, Which of the Following