An organism that oxidizes H₂S to gain energy and utilizes CO₂ as a carbon source (to generate carbohydrates) would be classified as a: A)photoautotroph. B)chemoautotroph. C)photoheterotroph. D)chemoheterotroph.

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The organism in question gains energy from the oxidation of H₂S, suggesting that it obtains energy from inorganic sources (chemo-). Additionally, it utilizes CO₂ as a carbon source (autotroph), indicating that it can generate its own carbohydrates. Therefore, the correct classification for this organism is a chemoautotroph.

An Organism That Oxidizes H2S to Gain Energy and Utilizes

An Organism That Oxidizes H₂S to Gain Energy and Utilizes