The Oxidation of Inorganic Molecules Such as Hydrogen Sulfide into Carbohydrates

question 38

Multiple Choice

The oxidation of inorganic molecules such as hydrogen sulfide into carbohydrates is called:

• A) photosynthesis.
• B) chemosynthesis.
• C) photoautotrophy.
• D) evolution.

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Definitions:

Synthesizes Proteins

The process by which cells build proteins from amino acids based on the instructions encoded in genes.

Ribosome

A cellular structure that synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

Hydrogen Binding

Hydrogen bonding is a type of weak chemical bond that is usually intermolecular, occurring when a hydrogen atom covalently bound to a highly electronegative atom such as N, O, or F experiences attraction to another electronegative atom.

Phosphoric Acid

A weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4, used in food flavoring, beverages, dental products, and as an industrial etchant.