Deep in the Ocean Where There Is No Light,some Bacteria

question 100

Multiple Choice

Deep in the ocean where there is no light,some bacteria can use the energy of chemicals to make carbohydrates.Animals,such as tube worms,derive their carbohydrates from consuming those chemosynthetic bacteria.Given these facts,a tube worm would be considered to be a(n) ____,whereas the bacteria would be a(n) ____.

• A) producer; consumer
• B) autotroph; heterotroph
• C) prokaryote; eukaryote
• D) heterotroph; autotroph
• E) decomposer; producer

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Definitions:

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, transported in the bloodstream to target organs or tissues, influencing various physiological processes.

Endosperm

The endosperm is a tissue produced inside the seeds of most flowering plants following fertilization, providing nutrition to the developing embryo.

Seed Coat

The seed coat is the protective outer layer of a seed that encases and helps safeguard the embryonic plant inside.

Nutritious Seeds

Seeds that are rich in vital nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals, beneficial for health.