Organisms that use the energy stored in inorganic molecules, like ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, or nitrites, to convert carbon dioxide to organic molecules like carbohydrates and proteins are called ___________.
A)chemoautotrophs
B)chemoheterotrophs
C)photoautotrophs
D)photoheterotrophs
E)didliotrophs

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Organisms that use the energy from inorganic molecules to convert carbon dioxide to organic molecules are known as chemoautotrophs. They do not require sunlight to produce food, as they are able to derive energy from inorganic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide, nitrites, or ammonia.

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