Which prokaryotic nutritional group uses CO₂ and inorganic substances to produce energy?
A) photoautotrophs
B) chemoautotrophs
C) photoheterotrophs
D) chemoheterotrophs
E) methanoheterotrophs

Question

Which prokaryotic nutritional group uses CO₂ and inorganic substances to produce energy?
A) ​photoautotrophs
B) ​chemoautotrophs
C) ​photoheterotrophs
D) ​chemoheterotrophs
E) ​methanoheterotrophs

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chemoautotrophs are prokaryotes that use inorganic substances such as CO₂ to produce energy. They do not require light like photoautotrophs do.

Which Prokaryotic Nutritional Group Uses CO₂ and Inorganic Substances to Produce