GCE Biology 1990 Question 41

Question 41

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the followning is an autotrophic mode of nutrition?

  1. A.Chemosynthesis
  2. B.Saprophytism
  3. C.Parasitism
  4. D.Symbiosis
  5. E.Commensalism
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Answer: A (Chemosynthesis)

Explanation

Chemosynthetic bacteria make their own food using energy from chemical reactions, so they are autotrophs.