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Chapter 20, Problem 8SQ
Bacteria that serve as decomposers are ___ .
- a. photoautotrophs
- b. photoheterotrophs
- c. chemoautotrophs
- d. chemoheterotrophs
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Bundle: Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, Loose-leaf Version, 14th + LMS Integrated for MindTap Biology, 2 terms (12 months) Printed Access Card
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