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Identify the type of bacteria that oxidise various inorganic substances and use the released energy for their ATP production.

a
Chemosynthetic bacteria.
b
Photosynthetic bacteria.
c
Saprophytic bacteria.
d
Methanogenic bacteria.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidise various inorganic substances such as nitrates, nitrites and ammonia and use the released energy for their ATP production. They play a great role in recycling nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, iron and sulphur.

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