Which of these best describes assimilatory sulfate reduction?

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Assimilatory sulfate reduction involves the reduction of sulfate for incorporation into cellular material. This is in contrast to dissimilatory sulfate reduction, which involves the reduction of sulfate to sulfide as an energy-yielding process in anaerobic respiration. Option A is incorrect as the reduction of sulfate to elemental sulfur is a different process. Option C is incorrect as the reduction of sulfate to sulfide for excretion by the cell is also a different process. Option D is partially correct as it is a type of anaerobic respiration, but it is more specifically related to synthesizing cellular materials. Option E is incorrect as assimilatory sulfate reduction does not result in net energy gain for the cell.

Which of These Best Describes Assimilatory Sulfate Reduction