Define the following terms, and identify which of these four nutritional groups most of the medically...

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  1. Define the following terms, and identify which of these fournutritional groups most of the medically important microbes wouldbelong to.

    a. photoautotroph
    b. photoheterotroph c. chemoautotroph d. chemoheterotroph

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a Photoautotroph Photoautotrophs are organisms which use light to make their own food and perform cellular functions Light is used as the source of energy here They make food for themselves and also for other heterotrophic organisms Photoautotrophs are seen at the base of the foodchain as producers They take up carbondioxide formed as a result of respiration and give out oxygen as    See Answer
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