A Microorganism Grows in the Lab on Medium Containing Mineral

question 52

Multiple Choice

A microorganism grows in the lab on medium containing mineral salts but no organic compounds. The organism is likely to be a(n)

• A) heterotroph.
• B) autotroph.
• C) chemotroph.
• D) chemoheterotroph.
• E) The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.

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