Organisms Whose Sole Source of Carbon for Growth Is CO₂

question 26

Multiple Choice

Organisms whose sole source of carbon for growth is CO₂ are called

• A)lithotrophs.
• B)consumers.
• C)decomposers.
• D)saprophytes.
• E)autotrophs.

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