Chemoautotrophs __________.

a. oxidize inorganic substances for energy and use CO2 as a carbon source
b. are photosynthetic
c. use organic molecules for both energy and carbon sources
d. use light to generate ATP but need organic molecules for a carbon source
e. require glucose


Answer: a. oxidize inorganic substances for energy and use CO2 as a carbon source

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