Q. Organisms that obtain energy from the oxidation of chemical compounds are called _.

A
Heterotrophs
B
Phototrophs
C
Saprophyte
D
Chemotrophs
Solution:
  • Chemotrophs are a class of organisms that obtain their energy through the oxidation of inorganic molecules, such as iron and magnesium.
  • The most common type of chemotrophic organisms are prokaryotic and include both bacteria and fungi.
  • All of these organisms require carbon to survive and reproduce.
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