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Why do chemotrophs have to use oxygen? The definition of chemotrophs is = organisms that gain chemical energy by oxidizing bonds. Do the organisms have to oxidize bonds using oxygen?

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Why do chemotrophs have to use oxygen?

The definition of chemotrophs is = organisms that gain chemical energy by oxidizing bonds. Do the organisms have to oxidize bonds using oxygen?

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