are bacteria autotrophs or heterotrophs ?
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are bacteria autotrophs or heterotrophs
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2022-11-12T11:03:34+00:00
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Bacteria can be classified as both autotrophs and heterotrophs, depending on their metabolic capabilities. Autotrophic bacteria can produce their own organic compounds from inorganic sources like carbon dioxide and water, using energy from sunlight (photosynthesis) or from inorganic chemical reactions (chemosynthesis). On the other hand, heterotrophic bacteria rely on external sources of organic compounds for their energy and carbon needs, such as consuming other organisms or organic matter in their environment. So, while some bacteria are autotrophs, others are heterotrophs, exhibiting a diverse range of metabolic strategies for survival and growth.