Chemolithotrophs obtain their energy from ________.

A. inorganic molecules that directly transfer a phosphate group to ATP during substrate-level phosphorylation
B. inorganic molecules that are reduced, providing electrons to create a proton motive force that drives oxidative phosphorylation
C. inorganic molecules that are oxidized, providing electrons to create a proton motive force that drives oxidative phosphorylation
D. organic molecules that are oxidized via a glycolytic pathway and the TCA cycle


Answer: C

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