Photosynthetic Organisms Are Unique to Most Ecosystems Because They

question 68

Multiple Choice

Photosynthetic organisms are unique to most ecosystems because they

• A)synthesize organic compounds they obtain from decaying heterotrophs.
• B)synthesize inorganic compounds from decaying organic compounds.
• C)use light energy to synthesize organic matter from inorganic matter.
• D)use chemical energy to synthesize organic matter from decaying matter.
• E)convert light and chemical energy into inorganic and organic matter.

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