All Microorganisms Require

Question

All microorganisms require
A) carbon, iron, and sodium.
B) phosphorus, aluminum, and sodium.
C) calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
D) phosphorus, selenium, and sulfur.

Accepted Answer

Microorganisms require phosphorus, selenium, and sulfur for various metabolic processes. Carbon is also an essential component for all living organisms, but iron, aluminum, sodium, calcium, and potassium are not universally required by microorganisms.