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

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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