Recently Discovered Organisms That Create Their Energy Through Chemical Reactions(chemosynthesis

question 85

Multiple Choice

Recently discovered organisms that create their energy through chemical reactions(chemosynthesis instead of photosynthesis) and live in environments previously thought tooalkaline, hot, cold, dark, saline, etc. to sustain life. These organisms are collectively called:

• A)viruses.
• B)huge crabs.
• C)extremophiles.
• D)hydrothermal vents.
• E)giant red tubeworms.

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Definitions:

Joint Ventures

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or business activity.

Learning Organization

An organization that facilitates the learning of its members and continuously transforms itself.

Rapidly

Occurring in a short time or at a fast pace, often with implications of haste or urgency.

More Effective

Being better than others in producing the desired result or achieving the intended purpose.