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BOT 102 GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS Objective Question

Question

Eubacteria that make their own food by breaking down inorganic sulphur & nitrogen compounds are known as what?
Options
A Photosynthetic autotrophs
B Heterotrophs
C Chemosynthetic autotrophs
Correct Answer
D Parasitic autotrophs
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under Eubacteria, the text states: 'Others make their own food (autotrophs) by getting energy from: ... Breakdown inorganic sulphur & nitrogen compounds (chemosynthetic autotrophs).'

Hint

Consider the energy source mentioned: inorganic compounds, not light.

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