A microorganism grows in the lab on medium containing mineral salts but no organic compounds. The organism is likely to be a(n)

A. heterotroph.
B. autotroph.
C. chemotroph.
D. chemoheterotroph.
E. The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.


Answer: B

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