In Most Cases, the Final Product of Sulfur Oxidation Is

Question

In most cases, the final product of sulfur oxidation is
A) hydrogen sulfide.
B) elemental sulfur.
C) sulfate.
D) thiosulfate.

Accepted Answer

Sulfur is oxidized to sulfate in the final step of most microbial sulfur oxidation pathways. This is true for both aerobic and anaerobic sulfur oxidation. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.