Biology 5090 · O Level · Energy flow

Energy flow — practice question

Certain organisms inhabit the seabed, where there is almost no light. In order to synthesise glucose, they obtain energy from chemicals in the extremely hot water discharged by volcanoes. What is one 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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