Biology 5090 · O Level · Energy flow

Energy flow — practice question

Some organisms inhabit the seabed, where the surroundings are extremely dark. To synthesise glucose, they obtain energy from chemicals in the superheated water released from volcanoes. What is a distinguishing characteristic of these organisms?

  • ATheir enzymes are easily denatured by heat.
  • BThey do not need carbon dioxide.
  • CThey do not need to be green.
  • DThey obtain energy only as carnivores.

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