Organisms That Obtain Energy from the Oxidation of Either Organic

question 27

Multiple Choice

Organisms that obtain energy from the oxidation of either organic or inorganic compounds are called

• A) chemotrophs.
• B) lithotrophs.
• C) organotrophs.
• D) phototrophs.

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Definitions:

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