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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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Question

In chemosynthesis, which of the following typically serves as the chemical source of energy?
Options
A Glucose
B Organic compounds like sugar
C Hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulphide, or ferrous iron
Correct Answer
D Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5 states that a chemical source of energy in chemosynthesis can include 'hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulphide or ferrous iron'. Carbon dioxide is the carbon source, and organic compounds like sugar are products.

Hint

Refer to the 'Reactants' section for the chemosynthesis equation.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 425 of 802
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