Which of the following functional groups would you expect to find in aerobic iron- and sulfur-rich acidic mine drainage?
A) dissimilative iron-oxidizers
B) dissimilative iron-reducers
C) purple sulfur bacteria
D) purple sulfur bacteria and dissimilative iron-reducers

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Dissimilative iron-oxidizers are microorganisms that can oxidize iron in aerobic conditions, which are typical in acidic mine drainage environments rich in iron and sulfur.

Which of the Following Functional Groups Would You Expect to Find