________ use inorganic electron donors released from deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
A) Chemolithotrophs
B) Photoheterotrophs
C) Chemoheterotrophs
D) Photolithotrophs

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Chemolithotrophs are organisms that obtain their energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds, rather than consuming organic molecules. They are commonly found in extreme environments, such as deep-sea hydrothermal vents, where they use the energy released from chemical reactions with inorganic electron donors (such as sulfur compounds) to drive their metabolic processes.

________ Use Inorganic Electron Donors Released from Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents