The nitrifyng bacteria are an example of which of the following?

Correct answer: C. Chemosynthetic Bacteria

  • A. Heterotrophic Bacteria
  • B. Saprotrophic Bacteria
  • C. Chemosynthetic Bacteria
  • D. Parasitic Bacteria

Explanation

Chemosynthetic bacteria obtain their energy by converting inorganic substances into organic compounds. Nitrifying bacteria are a type of chemosynthetic bacteria, as they obtain energy by oxidizing ammonia and nitrites to produce nitrates.

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