What Organisms Use Inorganic Sources of Both Carbon and Energy

question 31

Multiple Choice

What organisms use inorganic sources of both carbon and energy to synthesize organic compounds?

• A) Photosynthesizers
• B) Chemosynthesizers
• C) Autotrophs
• D) Both photosynthesizers and chemosynthesizers
• E) Photosynthesizers, chemosynthesizers, and autotrophs

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Definitions:

Butterfly Needle

A small, winged needle used for venipuncture or IV injections, designed to minimize patient discomfort.

Serum

Blood plasma in which clotting factors (such as fibrin) have been removed naturally by allowing the blood to clot prior to isolating the liquid component.

Centrifugation

A laboratory technique that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a solution according to their size, shape, density, viscosity of the medium, and rotor speed.

Antecubital

Pertaining to the front and inner area of the elbow where veins are commonly accessed for blood draw.