The Term Heterotroph Refers to an Organism That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The term heterotroph 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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Definitions:

Market

A system or environment where buyers and sellers interact to exchange goods, services, or information.

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