Question

A particular single-celled organism uses radiant energy to fix carbon as sugars. This organism generates ATP by breaking down sugars through a process that uses oxygen. Based on this information, how should this organism be classified?

A.
aerobic autotroph
B.
anaerobic heterotroph
C.
anaerobic autotroph
D.
aerobic heterotroph

Answer 1

Correct answer: C). Autotrophs fix carbon and produce oxygen for heterotrophs, which produce carbon dioxide for autotrophs.

Autotrophs are those organisms, that are known to make their own food in the presence of sunlight. Example- Plants

Heterotrophs are those organisms that use the food that comes from the other organism in the form of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. These organisms that feed on other are called as heterotrophs.

Example: Carnivores, omnivores etc

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

A - aerobic autotroph. Aerobic because the process requires oxygen, and autotroph because the organism doesn’t rely on other organisms for the production of energy.