Some strains of Halobacterium exhibit
A) reduction of nitrate or fumarate.
B) anaerobic respiration.
C) anoxic growth at the expense of sugar fermentation.
D) all of the above.

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Halobacterium can reduce nitrate or fumarate as terminal electron acceptors in anaerobic respiration. Some strains can also grow anoxically by fermenting sugars. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Some Strains of Halobacterium Exhibit