In Dehalorespiration of Chlorinated Pollutants, the Chlorine is Removed and Replaced

Question

In dehalorespiration of chlorinated pollutants, the chlorine is removed and replaced by
A) hydrogen.
B) oxygen.
C) nitrogen.
D) sulfur.
E) ammonia.

Accepted Answer

Dehalorespiration is a process used by certain bacteria to remove chlorine atoms from chlorinated compounds such as pollutants. Chlorinated pollutants are used as electron acceptors by the bacteria, and in this process, the chlorine atoms are replaced by hydrogen atoms, resulting in the formation of non-chlorinated and less toxic compounds.