The purple nonsulfur bacterium Rhodospirillum grows best as a photoheterotroph. What are the most favorable sources of energy and carbon for this bacterium?
A) methane and carbon dioxide
B) fructose and light
C) light and carbon dioxide
D) glucose

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Rhodospirillum, as a photoheterotroph, uses light as its energy source and organic compounds (such as fructose) as its carbon source.

The Purple Nonsulfur Bacterium Rhodospirillum Grows Best as a Photoheterotroph