Which of the following is NOT a true statement about soil microorganisms? A. Microorganisms can be used for medicinal purposes.
B. Microorganisms can use oxygen, sulfur, iron or nitrogen to respire.
C. Microorganisms can cause disease in plants, animals and humans.
D. Microorganisms cannot decompose organic matter.

Hello, the answer to your question is: B

Microorganisms can use oxygen, sulfur, iron or nitrogen to respire.

carbohydrates: (starches and sugars) composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

lipids: (fats, oils, and waxes) are made of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

nucleic acids: contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus. they are polymers of nucleotides. a nucleotide has three parts, a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate     (-po⬇️4) group, and a nitrogenous base.

proteins: made up of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. they are polymers of amino acids.