Which of the Following Is an Example of a Bacterial

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a bacterial cell utilizing a siderophore to collect iron?

A) Bacteria use manganese instead of iron.
B) Hemolytic bacteria collect hemoglobin from host red blood cells and breaks them down to extract iron.
C) Bacteria produce proteins that degrade host cells and cause the release of iron.
D) Bacteria produce proteins that steal iron from host iron- binding proteins.
E) Bacteria collect host iron- binding proteins and breaks them down to extract iron.