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Question 1

What is the best classification of primary producers found in hydrothermal vents on the ocean bottom
a) photosynthetic
b) organotrophs
c) chemolithoautotrophs
d) chemoorganoheterotrophs
e) photolithoautotroph

Answer 1

c

Question 2

Microbes are able to generate energy through
a) oxidation of organic compounds only.
b) reduction of organic compounds only.
c) oxidation of inorganic and organic compounds.
d) reduction of inorganic and organic compounds.
e) synthesis of ATP

Answer 2

C