WAEC Biology 2001 Question 38

Question 38

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following organisms is a chemo-autotroph?

  1. A.Virus
  2. B.Bacteria
  3. C.Paramecium
  4. D.Euglena
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Bacteria)

Explanation

Some bacteria, such as nitrifying bacteria, make food using energy from chemical reactions (chemosynthesis).