Which of the Following Obtain Energy by Oxidizing Inorganic Substances

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following obtain energy by oxidizing inorganic substances to obtain energy that is used, in part, to fix carbon dioxide?

• A) photoautotrophs
• B) photoheterotrophs
• C) chemoautotrophs
• D) chemoheterotrophs that perform decomposition
• E) parasitic chemoheterotrophs

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Definitions:

Continuity

In developmental psychology, the idea that development involves gradual, cumulative change, contrasting with theories that emphasize distinct stages.

Theorists

Individuals who formulate theories across various fields, offering explanations or models to describe phenomena within specific contexts.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding through childhood and adolescence into adulthood.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where children develop logical thinking skills but still struggle with abstract concepts.