Some microbes convert iron to magnetite which is then used as an internal compass to help position the microbe correctly in its environment.

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This statement is true. Certain bacteria have the ability to convert iron into magnetite, a magnetic mineral that can serve as an internal compass to help the microbe orient itself in a particular direction. This process is known as magnetotaxis.

Some Microbes Convert Iron to Magnetite Which Is Then Used