Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Edition, Mastering Biology with Pearson eText & ValuePack Access Card, Alkaline Vents Supplemental Materials (10th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 27, Problem 2TYU
Photoautotrophs use
(A) light as an energy source and CO2 as a carbon source.
(B) light as an energy source and methane as a carbon source.
(C) N2 as an energy source and CO2 as a carbon source.
(D) CO2. as both an energy source and a carbon source.
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Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Edition, Mastering Biology with Pearson eText & ValuePack Access Card, Alkaline Vents Supplemental Materials (10th Edition)
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