A new bacterium has been discovered in a deep-sea hydrothermal vent, and initial analysis suggests that it possesses a unique metabolic pathway for energy production. The bacterium utilizes a chemolithoautotrophic metabolism and is able to oxidize hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) for energy generation. Design an experiment to investigate the key enzymes and genes involved in this unique metabolic pathway and discuss the potential implications of this discovery.

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