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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

According to the chemosynthesis equation section, which of the following can serve as a chemical source of energy for chemosynthesis?
Options
A Carbondioxide
B Methane
C Hydrogen gas
Correct Answer
D Organic compound
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5, under 'Reactants', states: 'A chemical source of energy such as hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulphide or ferrous iron'. Carbondioxide and methane are carbon sources, not energy sources in this context.

Hint

Distinguish between the 'carbon-containing inorganic compound' and the 'chemical source of energy' in the reactants section.

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