The group with the greatest diversity in the strategies used to obtain carbon and energy is the
A)Fungi.
B)Animalia.
C)prokaryotes.
D)Plantae.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prokaryotes encompass a wide variety of organisms, including bacteria and archaea, which utilize a vast array of strategies to obtain carbon and energy. Some prokaryotes are autotrophic, obtaining their carbon from inorganic sources such as carbon dioxide, while others are heterotrophic, obtaining their carbon from organic sources such as other organisms or dead organic matter. Prokaryotes also utilize a wide variety of energy sources, including sunlight, organic compounds, and even inorganic compounds such as sulfur or iron. In contrast, the other three groups listed have more limited strategies for obtaining carbon and energy. Fungi and Plantae are mainly photoautotrophic, while Animalia are mainly heterotrophic.

The Group with the Greatest Diversity in the Strategies Used