Which of the following are responsible for many human diseases?
A)photoautotrophs
B)photoheterotrophs
C)chemoautotrophs
D)chemoheterotrophs that perform decomposition
E)parasitic chemoheterotrophs

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Parasitic chemoheterotrophs are organisms that obtain their energy and nutrients from other living organisms, causing harm or disease in the process. Many human diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, and Lyme disease, are caused by parasitic chemoheterotrophs. The other choices (photoautotrophs, photoheterotrophs, chemoautotrophs, and decomposing chemoheterotrophs) do not typically cause human diseases.

Which of the Following Are Responsible for Many Human Diseases