Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Chemoantotrophic prokaryotes:

• A. are chemosynthetic
• B. use the rays of the sun to acquire energy
• C. oxidise inorganic compounds to acquire energy
• D. both (a) and (c) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C oxidise inorganic compounds to acquire energy

Chemoautotrophs use inorganic energy sources such as molecular hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, ferrous iron, elemental sulfur, and ammonia.

So, the correct option is 'oxidize inorganic compounds to acquire energy'.