Organisms That Use Inorganic Sources of Both Carbon and Energy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Organisms that use inorganic sources of both carbon and energy are called

• A) heterotrophs.
• B) autotrophs.
• C) omnivores.
• D) detritivores.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, memory, and attention, and is often associated with the pleasure and reward system.

Therapeutic Half-life

The time required for the concentration of a drug in the body to decrease to half of its starting dose, which is crucial in determining the drug's dosage and scheduling.

Elimination Half-life

The time it takes for the concentration of a substance in the blood to be reduced by half, an important measure in pharmacokinetics.

Distribution Half-life

The time it takes for a drug or substance to reduce to half its initial quantity in the body due to distribution processes.