Chemolithotrophs generally derive ________ ATP from oxidation of inorganic substrates because the reduction potentials of those substrates are much more ________ than the reduction potential of organic substrates.

A. less; negative
B. more; negative
C. less; positive
D. more; positive


Answer: C

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