Martinus Beijerinck was the first to isolate
A) green algae.
B) certain nitrogen-fixing root nodule bacteria.
C) certain sulfate-reducing bacteria.
D) green algae, certain nitrogen-fixing root nodule bacteria, and certain sulfate-reducing bacteria.

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Martinus Beijerinck was a pioneering microbiologist and botanist who made significant contributions to the field of microbiology. He is credited with the isolation of various microorganisms, including green algae, nitrogen-fixing root nodule bacteria (which play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by fixing atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use), and sulfate-reducing bacteria (which are important for the sulfur cycle). His work laid the foundation for the field of virology and advanced our understanding of microbial ecology.

Martinus Beijerinck Was the First to Isolate