Thiobacillus oxidizes inorganic sulfur compounds and reduces Co₂. This bacterium is a A) chemoheterotroph. B) chemoautotroph. C) gammaproteobacteria. D) photoheterotroph. E) photoautotroph.

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Thiobacillus is a chemoautotroph because it derives energy from the oxidation of inorganic sulfur compounds and uses carbon dioxide as a carbon source.

Thiobacillus Oxidizes Inorganic Sulfur Compounds and Reduces Co2

Thiobacillus Oxidizes Inorganic Sulfur Compounds and Reduces Co₂