What are the two fundamental groupings of organisms based on their metabolisms?

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The most fundamental distinction is between those organisms that grow using a source of energy to reduce carbon dioxide to organic carbon (primary producers or autotrophs) and those that require organic matter to grow (consumers or heterotrophs).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As of 2011, the nation leading in generating wind-power is ________

A) China B) the United States C) Germany D) Canada E) India

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For Problem 5.18, calculate the savings in cubic feet of natural gas. Assume the furnace has an efficiency of 98%.

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