Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding chemosynthetic bacteria?

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Chemosynthetic bacteria depend on other organisms or on dead organic matter for food.

Chemosynthetic bacteria can oxidise nitrates, nitrites and ammonia.

Chemosynthetic bacteria obtain energy for ATP production by oxidising various inorganic substances.

Chemosynthetic bacteria can recycle nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous.

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Chemosynthetic bacteria obtain their energy by oxidising inorganic substances.

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