The Term Phototroph Refers to an Organism That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The term phototroph refers to an organism that

• A)uses CO₂ for its carbon source.
• B)must obtain organic compounds for its carbon needs.
• C)gets energy from sunlight.
• D)gets energy by oxidizing chemical compounds.
• E)does not need a carbon source.

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