Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the genus Leptospirillum? A) It belongs to the phylum Nitrospirae and includes acidophilic iron oxidizers. B) Some Leptospirillum species use Fe²⁺ as electron donor and O₂ as electron acceptor. C) Some species contribute to acid mine drainage in iron mines, where they form pink biofilms. D) All of the above. E) None of the above.

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The statements about Leptospirillum are correct: it is part of the Nitrospirae phylum and includes acidophilic iron oxidizers; some species can use specific compounds as electron donors and acceptors; and they can contribute to acid mine drainage by forming biofilms, although the color of the biofilms might vary and is not specifically described as pink in the literature.

Which of the Following Is NOT Correct Regarding the Genus