Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Chemosynthetic bacteria:

• A. oxidise inorganic compounds to acquire energy
• B. are autotrophic
• C. use the sun rays to acquire energy
• D. both (a ) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is A oxidise inorganic compounds to acquire energy

Chemosynthetic bacteria, unlike plants, obtain their energy from the oxidation of inorganic molecules.

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