All microorganisms require
A) carbon, iron, and sodium.
B) phosphorus, aluminum, and sodium.
C) calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
D) phosphorus, selenium, and sulfur.

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Microorganisms require phosphorus, selenium, and sulfur for various metabolic processes. Carbon is also an essential component for all living organisms, but iron, aluminum, sodium, calcium, and potassium are not universally required by microorganisms.

All Microorganisms Require