During the carbon cycle, hetrotrophs utilise carbon in forms.

gaseous

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inorganic

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acidic

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organic

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Solution

The correct option is D organic
Autotrophs, that is plants, utilize carbon in inorganic form of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and synthesize organic compounds from it. The heterotrophs consume these plants and utilise these organic compounds stored in them as a source of energy. Heterotrophs do not have the ability to utilize, gaseous or inorganic forms.

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