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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Chemoautotrophic primary producers in deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems derive energy from oxidizing:
Options
A Sunlight
B Inorganic compounds like hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
Correct Answer
C Organic detritus
D Dissolved glucose
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chemoautotrophs harvest energy stored in inorganic bonds (like H2S) in aphotic vent zones.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2344 of 2556
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