Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
A)dissimilatory sulfate-reducing bacteria - produce H₂S
B)archaea - extremophiles
C)chemoautotrophic bacteria - fix atmospheric nitrogen
D)actinomycetes - reproduce by fragmentation
E)Cytophaga - a gliding,nonfruiting bacterium

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Chemoautotrophic bacteria are known to use inorganic substances like sulfur, iron, or ammonia as energy sources, but they do not possess the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. This process is done by nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium or cyanobacteria.

Which of the Following Pairs Is Mismatched