Multiple Choice
What is lithotrophy?
A) breakdown of molecules using light energy
B) oxidation of organic electron donors to CO₂ and H₂O
C) photolysis of H₂S or H₂O coupled to CO₂ fixation
D) oxidation of inorganic electron donors such as Fe2+ using O₂ or anaerobic electronic acceptors
E) physical breakdown of food particles to facilitate ingestion
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