Chemoorganotrophy is a Term Describing Microorganisms That

Question

Chemoorganotrophy is a term describing microorganisms that A) use preformed organic compounds as a source of electrons and obtain energy through fermentations or organic respiration. B) obtain electrons and H⁺ via photolysis of H2O or H2S, producing O2or S2, respectively. C) perform photolysis of small organic molecules. D) use carbon dioxide as the carbon source. E) pull electrons off minerals to donate to electron transport systems.

Accepted Answer

Chemoorganotrophy refers to microorganisms that obtain energy by oxidizing preformed organic compounds and using the electrons released during this oxidation process to fuel their metabolism. These microorganisms can carry out fermentation or organic respiration to generate ATP.