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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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Question

According to the document, which of the following is a characteristic of chemosynthesis?
Options
A It requires light as an energy source.
B Oxygen is liberated during the process.
C Water acts as the donor of hydrogen to reduce CO2.
D Energy is obtained by chemical reactions within the cell.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states: 'Ths process does not require light as an energy source. Energy is obtained by chemical reactions within the cell.' It also mentions that 'oxygen is not liberated in the process' and 'Chemotrophs do not use water as the donor of hydrogen'.

Hint

Focus on the energy source and key reactants/products mentioned on page 4.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 439 of 802
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