The term chemoheterotroph refers to an organism that ________.

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Chemoheterotrophs obtain energy by oxidizing chemical compounds (such as glucose) and must also obtain organic compounds (such as sugars and amino acids) as their carbon source. Option A is not true because COS is not a commonly used carbon source for organisms. Option B is incorrect because chemoheterotrophs obtain their energy from organic compounds, not inorganic compounds. Option C is referring to phototrophs (organisms that obtain their energy from sunlight) and is therefore incorrect. Option E is incorrect because all organisms require a carbon source for survival.

The Term Chemoheterotroph Refers to an Organism That ________