Modified Mastering Biology With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Biological Science (7th Edition)
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Chapter 26, Problem 2TYK
What are organisms called that use inorganic compounds as electron donors in
a. phototrophs
b. heterotrophs
c. organotrophs
d. lithotrophs
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