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Bacteria obtaining energy by oxidation of inorganic substances are ___________
Bacteria obtaining energy by oxidation of inorganic substances are ___________
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The correct option is C Chemolithotrophs
Chemoautotrophic bacteria are organisms are organisms that obtain energy from inorganic substances and convert them into organic substances. They obtain their energy from the oxidation of reduced inorganic molecules. They are also called as chemolithotrophs. They use carbon dioxide as source of carbon.Thus, the correct answer is 'Chemolithotrophs.'
Chemoautotrophic bacteria are organisms are organisms that obtain energy from inorganic substances and convert them into organic substances. They obtain their energy from the oxidation of reduced inorganic molecules. They are also called as chemolithotrophs. They use carbon dioxide as source of carbon.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Chemolithotrophs.'
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