Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding the Electron

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the electron donors in bacterial and archaeal metabolism?

• A) The use of organic compounds as electron donors is known as organotrophy.
• B) Lithotrophy refers to the use of inorganic molecules as electron sources.
• C) Light absorption provides electrons to phototrophic organisms.
• D) All of the above statements are incorrect.
• E) None of the above statements is incorrect.

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