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JAMB Biology 2010 Question 25

Question 25

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Chemosynthetic organisms are capable of manufacturing their food from simple inorganic substances through the process of

  1. A.denitrification
  2. B.reduction
  3. C.phosphorylation
  4. D.oxidation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (oxidation)

Explanation

Chemosynthetic bacteria get energy by oxidising inorganic substances such as ammonia or hydrogen sulphide, and use it to make food.