Question 17

(Multiple Choice)

In wetlands, Beggiatoa oxidize H₂S for energy. Removal of H₂S enables growth of other microbes for which H₂S is toxic. However, Beggiatoa derives no benefit from these microbes. This interaction is an example of


A) syntrophy.
B) mutualism.
C) commensalism.
D) amensalism.
E) synergism.

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