It oxidies iron and inorganic sulfur compounds. The oxidation process can be harmful, as it produces sulfuric acid, which is a major pollutant. It has been suggested that T. ferrooxidans forms a symbiotic relationship with members of the genus Acidiphilium, a bacterial capable of iron reduction. Other species of Thiobacillus grow in water and sediment; there are both freshwater and marine strains.

The bacteria are usually found in rivers, canals, mine drainage effluents and mining areas. So there may be some source of these bacilli near their house.They require inorganic sources to grow and contain an enzyme called ferrous oxidase that allows them to metabolize iron.
They eat iron pipes corroding the pipes leading into households and produce a thick slime layer biofilm.

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Describe the main function of each biomolecule and then give an example for each.

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The functions of lipids include storing energy, signaling, and acting as structural components of cell membranes.

Example : Fats

functions of carbohydrates in the body are to provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules, and spare protein and fat for other uses.

Example : Glucose

Nucleic acids function to create, encode, and store biological information in cells, and serve to transmit and express that information inside and outside the nucleus.

Example: DNA

.Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, providing structure to cells and organisms, and transporting molecules from one location to another.

Example: Keratin

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Which organism receives the most energy in the food chain

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Answer:

humans

Explanation:

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