Recently discovered bacteria that inhabit the ocean ?oor undergo photosynthesis using light from chemical reactions, the breaking of mineral crystals, or from bubble formation.

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This statement is true. Recently discovered bacteria that inhabit the ocean floor use a process called "chemosynthesis" to produce energy, which involves using energy from chemical reactions rather than photosynthesis. Some of these bacteria can use light from mineral crystals or bubble formation as a source of energy.

Recently Discovered Bacteria That Inhabit the Ocean ?Oor Undergo Photosynthesis