Nitrifying Archaea such as Nitrosopumilus maritimus use ________ as a sole carbon source and are capable of obtaining sufficient energy by aerobically oxidizing ________.
A) CO₂ / NO
B) sugars / NH₃
C) CO₂ / NH₃
D) organic acids / NO

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Nitrifying Archaea, such as Nitrosopumilus maritimus, use carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a sole carbon source and are capable of obtaining sufficient energy by aerobically oxidizing ammonia (NH₃).

Nitrifying Archaea Such as Nitrosopumilus Maritimus Use ________ as a Sole