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What do chemotrophs rely on for their energy?
What do chemotrophs rely on for their energy?
- Radiant energy
- Chemical compounds (correct)
- Electricity
- Heat
What term is used for organisms that can utilize radiant energy (light) for their energy?
What term is used for organisms that can utilize radiant energy (light) for their energy?
- Chemotrophs
- Phototrophs (correct)
- Lithotrophs
- Organotrophs
What do lithotrophs use as electron donors?
What do lithotrophs use as electron donors?
- Reduced inorganic compounds (correct)
- Chemical compounds
- Organic compounds
- Radiant energy
What term is used for organisms that use organic compounds as electron donors?
What term is used for organisms that use organic compounds as electron donors?
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What do all organisms require in some form for use in synthesizing cell composition?
What do all organisms require in some form for use in synthesizing cell composition?
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Which type of organisms are designated as chemolithotrophs or photolithotrophs?
Which type of organisms are designated as chemolithotrophs or photolithotrophs?
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What is the primary focus of Chapter 6?
What is the primary focus of Chapter 6?
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Why are numerous media developed for bacterial cultivation?
Why are numerous media developed for bacterial cultivation?
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What is an important factor for the successful cultivation of bacteria?
What is an important factor for the successful cultivation of bacteria?
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Why do all forms of life share certain nutritional requirements?
Why do all forms of life share certain nutritional requirements?
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What is the purpose of bacteriological media?
What is the purpose of bacteriological media?
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What do bacteria exhibit wide differences in?
What do bacteria exhibit wide differences in?
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