Chemolithotrophs Generally Derive ________ ATP from Oxidation of Inorganic Substrates

question 69

Multiple Choice

Chemolithotrophs generally derive ________ ATP from oxidation of inorganic substrates because the reduction potentials of those substrates are much more ________ than the reduction potential of organic substrates.

• A)more; positive
• B)more; negative
• C)less; positive
• D)less; negative

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