Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level
Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level
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Author: Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet, Charlotte W. Pratt
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 14, Problem 2E

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To determine: Which types of bacteria given in the question are autotrophic or heterotrophic.

Concept introduction: According to the nature of food creation and consumption, the organisms are basically classified into two groups such as autotrophs and heterotrophs. The autotrophs are the organisms that can synthesize their own food from simple molecules using water, carbon dioxide in the presence of sunlight, and chlorophyll. The heterotrophic organism is unable to synthesize their own food and depends on other living organisms to obtain food.

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To explain: Why the given types of bacteria are often found associated with each other.

Concept introduction: According to the nature of food creation and consumption, the organisms are basically classified into two groups such as autotrophs and heterotrophs. The autotrophs are the organisms that can synthesize their own food from simple molecules using water, carbon dioxide in the presence of sunlight, and chlorophyll. The heterotrophic organism is unable to synthesize their own food and depends on other living organisms to obtain food.

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