In the Anammox Reaction, ________ is the Electron Donor and ________

Question

In the anammox reaction, ________ is the electron donor and ________ is the electron acceptor.
A) dinitrogen gas; nitrite
B) nitrite; nitrate
C) ammonium ion; dinitrogen gas
D) dinitrogen gas; nitrate
E) ammonium ion; nitrite

Accepted Answer

In the anammox (anaerobic ammonium oxidation) reaction, the ammonium ion acts as the electron donor and nitrite acts as the electron acceptor, resulting in the production of nitrogen gas.