T. ferrooxidans

• Obtains its energy by the oxidation of either iron or sulfur

Fe 2+ + 0.25 O2 + H+ Fe 3+ + 0.5 H2O

H2S + 2O2 SO4 2- + 2H+

So + H2O + 1.5 O2 SO4 2- + 2H+

S2O3 2- + H2O + 2O2 2SO4 2- + 2H+

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