This Microbe Is Photosynthetic, but in the Absence of Light

question 58

Multiple Choice

This microbe is photosynthetic, but in the absence of light it can use organic compounds as an energy source.Its carbon source is an organic compound.The appropriate classification for this organism would be ______.

• A)chemoautotroph
• B)lithotroph
• C)photoautotroph
• D)photoheterotroph

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Definitions:

Short Bone

A form of bone characterized by its equal width and length, offering stability and support while permitting minimal motion, located in the ankle and wrist regions.

Flat Bone

Types of bones that are thin, flattened, and usually slightly curved, providing protection for internal organs (e.g., skull, ribs, sternum).

Fibrocartilage

A tough type of cartilage containing fibrous bundles of collagen, found in places like intervertebral discs and the knee.

Collagen Fibers

Structural proteins found in connective tissue, providing strength, durability, and elasticity to structures like skin, tendons, and ligaments.