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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

According to the document, which of the following is typically a chemical source of energy for chemosynthesis?
Options
A Sunlight
B Organic compounds
C Hydrogen gas
Correct Answer
D Water
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5 states that 'A chemical source of energy such as hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulphide or ferrous iron' is included in chemosynthetic equations.

Hint

Think about what kind of energy source distinguishes chemosynthesis from photosynthesis.

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